nPM1100 used without a battery

It would be convenient in my design to use a single PCB design in 2 different roles.

1. As a continuously-powered rechargeable battery device, with USB charging.

2. As a USB only powered device - with no battery (so that it always immediately powers off when unplugged).

Will the nPM1100 always function correctly without a battery present?

(i.e. VOUTB will always remain at the preset voltage)

Testing with the nPM1100-EK ***appears*** to be OK - but I can't see any reference to using it this way in the documentation.

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