Can an assignment step set values on a related object?

An assignment step can indeed set values on a related object, allowing for more complex data transformations and manipulations during a data integration process. This means that not only can you directly set values on the main object being processed, but you also have the capability to modify or populate fields on associated or related objects within the same workflow.

This ability is particularly useful when you need to ensure that changes in one object (such as a primary entity) directly correspond to updates in a related object (such as a child entity in a one-to-many relationship). By leveraging this functionality, users can maintain data integrity and ensure that all relevant records are updated in synchrony, thereby improving overall data accuracy and coherence in applications where relationships between data entities are vital.

The other options imply that there might be limitations; however, the assignment step's design caters explicitly to setting values on related objects without the need for restrictive conditions or specific data types.