Integrating SAP BPM and existing workflows, does an interface exist?

Hallo all
I have to evaluate how to build a set of BPM Workflows which shold incorporate "exits" into existing workflows (basically combining BPM and Business Workflows). Do you know if there is a referenc on how such a thing could be acomplished or have some advices for a smart way of organising the interface between the two workflow engines?
Regards,
Minima

Hi Minima,
You may want to post this in the [BPM|SAP Business Process Management; forum.
Cheers,
Ramki Maley.

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