Starting a CAF process from UWL?

Hi Guys,
I can see list of workflow items from R/3 in my UWL in Portal. Now I want to start a CAF process from the workflow item and not any R/3 workflow. Is it possible? If yes how can it be done? I've referred to documents explaining how to call a BSP or MiniApp or WebDynpro for ABAP , but that is not my requirement.
Any inputs/ pointers are welcome and would be rewarded suitably
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
-Vaibhav

Hi,
Check this blog on Netweaver workflow capabilities,
Workflow in SAP NetWeaver
Hope this helps !
Regards
Srinivasan T

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