Purchase Order Approval email confirmation

hello
i am trying to do a workflow that look like already exist in the SRM module WS14000089 ,
This workflow requires approval of the PO / PO-CV by the manager of the relevant purchasing organization. If the manager approves, the PO/ PO-CV is released; if he rejects, the PO/ PO-CV gets the status rejected, the workflow is terminated and the creator can reprocess the PO/ PO-CV and submit it for approval again.
how the description say , i need the release/approval of Purchase Manager and VP for total release a PO and i want send a email with 2 button : approval , reject and description and PO number .
now i am total lost in the workflow world , i try copy and customize the standard workflow template WS20000075
Workflow for release of purchase order but not sure what change i need to do for get what i want , if anybody can give me some tips or hints will help me a lot.
Thanks

This is a very involved question - far more than how to send email. There are numerous posts, wikis, and blogs on topics such as mobile approvals. I recommend that you search SCN more thoroughly.
Some helpful threads may be:
Offline approval on blackberry device in SRM
Approval Process on Blackberry
http://mailman.mit.edu/pipermail/sap-wug/2008-December/029818.html
Regards,
Sue

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http://www.exforsys.com/images/OracleApps/t10_files/image010.gif
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3. Check workflow users to make sure email is set to HTML.
4. Configure and enable workflow mailer. You will need configuration information for the email service being used and a mailbox on the email service.
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http://secure.meetingexpectations.com/oaug/eLearning/elSchedule.aspx?DayOfWeek=3&mtd=8/1/2007
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August 21, 2007
Session 2
August 21, 2007 12:00 PM U.S. Eastern (New York) Time
Approving Requisitions/PO’s in Oracle E-Business Using Blackberry Devices
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