The image shows a diagram of what happens when one request results in a mandatory response and an optional response. The following actions take place:

1. The client BPEL process, which uses a bpel.xml deployment descriptor, has a scope activity an an onMessage A attribute. The scope activity has a Call service invoke activity to send the request to the service BPEL process, and Wait for Callback receive activity for the callback.

2. The client Call service invoke activity sends a request to the service BPEL process, by way of a WSDL partner link.

3. The service BPEL process, which has its own bpel.xml deployment descriptor, has the following activities:

   • A receive activity to receive the client's response

   • A switch activity containing logic to either delay a response or not.

   • An invoke activity to send the mandatory response back to the client.

4. If the product is delayed, the switch activity in the service selects Message A and sends it to the Wait for Callback receive activity in the client BPEL process.

5. When the product ships, the invoke activity sends Message B to the Wait for Callback receive activity in the client BPEL process.