How to start BPM Process in Netweaver CE 7.1

Hi,
since 2 Month i am trying to use SAP Netweaver CE 7.1 EHP1. I found a lot about modelling of business process with process composer.
In my company we are often using SAP Standard Programs/transaktions, thats why I want to start a SAP Netweaver BPM Process from SAP Backend. I think there are more than one way. May be someone can tel me one easy way.
The following systems are available in my Landascape:
- PI 7.1
- ERP 2005
- CE 7.1 EHP1 with ESR
Does someone have an idea how to start the BPM Process or how to trigger start event from Backend?
Greetings,
Manuel

Hi,
Netweaver BPM process can be started in two ways:
1. Using NWA by instantiating a process
2. Using a Web service which trigers the Start event of the Business Process. You may find this useful:
/people/arafat.farooqui/blog/2009/08/13/introduction-to-sap-netweaver-bpm-part-4
Hope this helps!!
Regards,
Arafat

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Hi,
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/people/arafat.farooqui/blog/2009/08/13/introduction-to-sap-netweaver-bpm-part-4
Hope this helps!!
Regards,
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Message was edited by:
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====================
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====================
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====================
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I added the new context attribute in the XSD files (under Process Modeling > Data Types > XSD Files).
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the last reply is regarding the configuration at consumer side.
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