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# Use a flow or subflow in Coupa (outbound)

# Use a flow or subflow in Coupa (outbound) {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A flow or subflow can be executed in Coupa using the Workflow Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_fcms_intg.integration_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess AutomationWorkflow Studio.
2. From the Workflow Studio home page, select Flows.
3. Look up the Flow name or Coupa application name using the filter icon, and select Apply.
4. Select the required flow from the list.  
   Figure 1. Award Purchase flow
5. In the Trigger field, specify the time and interval at which you want to run the scheduled flow automatically.  
   This flow subsequently triggers subflows to automate tasks. To customize the sample flow, copy it to the desired application scope.  
   Note:  
   Don't modify the trigger condition.
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## Result

The flow or subflow gets executed.
**Related tasks**   

* [Trigger a flow or subflow in Coupa](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/MDUrxUsTc8TM_ieVM9TWSg "Manually trigger a flow or subflow in Coupa.")
* [View the execution status of a flow](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/OkUXWtkAIeqF~2QWybY3Xg "View the status of a flow that has been triggered. If there were any errors during execution, you can view them under the processing message column.")
* [Copy a flow or subflow in Coupa](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8piQMh_Sd66MONHtph7gkQ "Create a copy of a flow or subflow, make the necessary modifications, and then activate it.")

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