Windows agent crashes when changing trace options.

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Windows agent 12.0.8 crashes when changing trace options.

Change the trace settings

U00011867 User 'TRA/SBB01' changed 'TRACE_FLAGS' for 'VWASWV12U01_WITH_SPACES' to '9000000000000000'.

Run any Windows job
Now change the trace settings, TCP/IP is set to 0 and 3 other entries are set automatically

If the memory trace flag is unchecked and the Apply button is clicked, the following exception shows up:

Runtime error in object 'XPROPERTIES_HOST(SET)', line '00042'. Converting string to numerical value is not possible. String 'N_MaxJobs'.

The Windows agent crashes and creates a dump file.
U00011650 Server 'V12U#WP001' / Client '0100': Host 'VWASWV12U01_WITH_SPACES' ended abnormally. (Index='0000000008' CP='MQ1CP001')

Cause

Defect

Environment

Windows

Resolution

Update to a fix version listed below or a newer version if available.

Component(s): Agent Windows

Automation.Engine 12.2.3 - Available
Automation.Engine 12.1.6 - Available
Automation.Engine 12.0.9 - Available