How To Fix STEP957 - Write STEP file: Number of FILE_NAME objects <> 1: &1

STEP957 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 957

• Message text: Write STEP file: Number of FILE_NAME objects <> 1: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP957 - Write STEP file: Number of FILE_NAME objects <> 1: &1 ?

  The SAP error message STEP957 indicates that there is an issue with the STEP file generation process, specifically that the number of FILE_NAME objects is not equal to one. This error typically arises during the export or import of data in the STEP format, which is commonly used for data exchange in various applications, including CAD systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects exactly one FILE_NAME object to be present in the STEP file, but it finds either none or more than one. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the STEP file generation may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to multiple FILE_NAME entries.
  File Corruption: The STEP file itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or the specific module handling the STEP file