How To Fix STEP613 - Dummy instance &1 of type &2 ignored

STEP613 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Dummy instance &1 of type &2 ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP613 - Dummy instance &1 of type &2 ignored ?

  The SAP error message "STEP613 Dummy instance &1 of type &2 ignored" typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or job scheduling. This message indicates that a dummy instance of a job or process has been detected and is being ignored by the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Dummy Instance: The term "dummy instance" refers to a job or process that has been defined but does not have any actual work to perform. This can happen if the job was scheduled incorrectly or if the parameters for the job do not lead to any executable tasks.
  Job 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the job is configured, such as missing or incorrect parameters, or the job may be set to run in a way that does not produce any output.
  System or Environment Changes: Changes in the system environment, such as updates