How To Fix STEP628 - &2 already linked (in the other direction) with &1. Ignored

STEP628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 628

• Message text: &2 already linked (in the other direction) with &1. Ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP628 - &2 already linked (in the other direction) with &1. Ignored ?

  The SAP error message "STEP628 &2 already linked (in the other direction) with &1. Ignored" typically occurs in the context of workflow or process management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a link or relationship between two objects (e.g., tasks, steps, or processes) that already exists in the opposite direction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Link: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a link established between the two objects, but in the reverse direction. For example, if you are trying to link object A to object B, and there is already a link from B to A, SAP will ignore the new link request to prevent redundancy.
  Workflow Configuration: This can also occur due to misconfiguration in workflow definitions or process chains where the relationships between steps are not correctly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database can lead