How to resolve Automated Test Framework (ATF) error "This step's 'Field values' field is assigned an output value from a step that no longer exists" - Support and Troubleshooting

How to resolve Automated Test Framework (ATF) error "This step's 'Field values' field is assigned an output value from a step that no longer exists" Issue  Symptoms Set Field Values step fails with below error message,

This step's 'Field values' field is assigned an output value from a step that no longer exists. To fix this problem, edit this step and replace the value for the 'Field values' field with a valid value. Below screenshot shows the same error message in full context,

Below screenshot shows the affected "Set Field Values" step in detail,

Release Any supported release.

Cause The step 1 which is referred in the above screenshot is de-activated by the user as below, however "Set Field values" step depends on Step 1 output and hence "Set Field values" step errors out.

Resolution Correct the "Step field values" step so that it doesn't refer Step 1 output.

OR

Activate the Step 1.

Additional Information Automated Test Framework

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