How To Fix WTYMP002 - Step ID must be uniquely identifiable within job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTYMP - Warranty Mass Change

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Step ID must be uniquely identifiable within job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTYMP002 - Step ID must be uniquely identifiable within job ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTYMP002 - Step ID must be uniquely identifiable within job
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to define or use a Step ID in a job that is not unique within that job. In SAP, each step within a job must have a unique Step ID to distinguish it from other steps. If two or more steps share the same Step ID, the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP job scheduling (transaction SM36 or when defining background jobs), each step is assigned a Step ID.
  The Step ID is used internally to identify and manage the steps.
  Duplicate Step IDs within the same job cause ambiguity, so SAP enforces uniqueness.
  This error typically appears when:
  
  You manually assign a Step ID that already exists in the job.
  You copy or create steps without changing the Step ID.
  There is a programming or configuration error in custom job creation tools or batch job definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Ensure unique Step IDs:
  
  When creating or editing job steps, assign a unique Step ID to each step within the job.
  
  
  Check existing steps:
  
  Review the job steps in transaction SM37 or SM36 to identify duplicate Step IDs.
  
  
  Correct the Step ID:
  
  Change the Step ID of the conflicting step(s) to a unique value.
  
  
  If using custom programs or scripts:
  
  Verify the logic that assigns Step IDs to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  Recreate the job steps if necessary:
  
  Sometimes deleting and recreating the steps with unique IDs can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36 - Define Background Job
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM50/SM66 - Process monitoring (to check running jobs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to job step IDs if the problem persists.
  
  
  Background Job Concepts:
  
  Each job can have multiple steps, each step can execute a program, external command, or ABAP report. Step IDs help SAP track and manage these steps.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WTYMP002 - Step ID must be unique within job
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate Step ID assigned to multiple steps in the same job
  
  
  Solution
  Assign unique Step IDs to each step in the job
  
  
  Where to check
  Job definition in SM36, job steps in SM37
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about how the job and steps are created (manually, via program, etc.) and the exact context where the error occurs.