Is it possible for multiple steps to jump to the same target step?

In the context of data integration and workflow design in Informatica, it is important to understand how steps or activities within a workflow can interact with one another. The design of these workflows typically allows for multiple steps to be configured to branch out or jump to different target steps based on various conditions or controls.

The assertion that only one step can jump to a specific target step is incorrect because multiple steps can indeed be configured to lead to the same target step. This flexibility allows for more complex flow designs where different outcomes from various steps can converge or direct to a single process or output step.

This design feature is particularly useful in scenarios where different processing paths culminate in the same task, such as validation steps leading to an overall aggregation or completion step. It allows the workflow to remain efficient and organized without needing to duplicate target steps for each potential preceding step, thus supporting better maintainability and clarity in workflow design.