BPM Transformation Question

Hi all,
i have a BPM where i have 2 subsequent Transformation Steps within one block with the following properties
Step1:
SourceMessage = aaa
TargetMessage = zzz
Step2:
SourceMessage = bbb
TargetMessage = zzz
As i have the same target message in both steps, will the content set after the first transformation still be set after performing the second transformation ?
Best regards,
martin

Hi,
guess you have to do it in one transformation step like in this pattern:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/0e/56373f7853494fe10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Regards
Patrick

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