How To Fix STEP635 - &1 contains several &2

STEP635 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 635

• Message text: &1 contains several &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP635 - &1 contains several &2 ?

  The SAP error message "STEP635 &1 contains several &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a step in a workflow or a process chain where a certain object (like a step or a task) is expected to contain a unique entry but instead contains multiple entries. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, job scheduling, or workflow execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected multiple entries where it expected only one. This could be due to data inconsistencies, incorrect configurations, or issues in the underlying data model.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: If the workflow or process chain is not configured correctly, it may lead to situations where multiple instances of a step are being processed simultaneously.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the database, leading to multiple records being returned