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title: "System-Wide Defects"
slug: "what-are-system-wide-defects"
updated: 2026-05-05T10:48:42Z
published: 2026-05-05T10:48:42Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://success.panaya.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# System-Wide Defects

Do you encounter multiple defects that are associated with the same objects? Or even for the same problem? Reported by different users? Causing Defect inflation and frustration for both testers and developers.

Panaya’s System-Wide Defects solution provides another level of Defect monitoring and management. Quickly figure out the impact of a single Defect on your project and define the level of influence on the testing activities.

[Panaya's System Wide Defects](https://player.vimeo.com/video/216537709?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479)

## Review Potentially Affected Tests

1. Hover over the Defects tab and select **System-Wide Defects.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-JN7CQGMT.png)
2. The System-Wide Defects view displays all defects that may affect tests and steps based on transaction or object matches.

Highlight a defect in the list and click on **Show influence**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-BZ4OWU3K.png)
3. Click on the **Review Recommendations** button to link tests and steps suggested based on transaction or object matches. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-058BCP6T.png)
4. Panaya displays all influenced tests and steps. Select the ones to link and click on the **Add**button.
5. To define the influence type, select the tests in the list and click on **Define influence type**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-9W7HE2TX.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1648037519949.png)
6. All influenced steps will appear in the Linked steps tab of the defect. You can change the influend type, link more steps or unlink steps from a defect in this tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-6OSGMBDR.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> - Panaya analyzes the influence of a single Defect **according to the Transaction field.**
> - Please verify that the transaction field has been populated for the relevant Defect.
> - Alternatively, you can [manually link Test Steps](/v1/docs/linking-steps-to-defects) and define the influence

## Influence Type

Select one of the following **Influence Type** options - **Block Entire Test** Block all steps in the related tests up until the defect is resolved. The tests will no longer be Ready to Test and will not appear in the assigned testers list. The tester for the relevant step will be notified of the relevant message before testing until the defect is closed.I If you select this option, you can also state the reason for the influence. **Block Selected Steps** The selected steps will be blocked for testing until the defect is resolved. The tester for the relevant step will be notified of the relevant message before testing until the defect is closed. If you select this option, you can also state the reason for the influence. **Set Warning** Notify the tester with a custom message before testing the selected steps, and continue until the defect is resolved. If you select this option, you can also state the reason for the influence. **No Influence** The related defect does not influence the selected steps. **I Don't Know yet** The defect will remain in the potential system-wide defect list.

## System-Wide Defects in Cycle Progress

The****[**Cycle Progress**](/v1/docs/where-can-i-view-the-cycles-progress) view displays the number of potential **System-Wide Defects**. These Defects are utilizing the Transaction/Object reported with an issue.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1640736169361.png)

You can either block all the associated Steps or Tests, or add a warning message for them to view before test execution.

## Related

- [Linking Steps to Defects](/linking-steps-to-defects.md)