1. A computer-implemented method performed by at least one processor, the method comprising the following operations: receiving a notification of a potential update to a predecessor document in a business process prior to receiving a specific update to the predecessor document; in response to at least the potential-update notification, identifying a successor document in the business process, wherein the successor document depends on information at least identified by the predecessor document; and substantially preventing release of the successor document in connection with the notification of the potential update to the predecessor document.