ABX-based custom resource actions Save button is disabled in 8.18.1 and above

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

When trying to modify an existing ABX-backed custom resource action, you find the Save button is greyed out and any changes you have made cannot be saved.

Environment

VMware Aria Automation 8.18.1 GA and Patch 1.

Cause

ABX-based resources do not support external validation which leads to the form not fully loading preventing the Save button from presenting as enabled.

Resolution

VMware is aware of this issue and is projected for fix in a later patch release.

This issue is resolved in VCF9.

Workaround #1

Procedure

1. Rewrite the resource action with Automation Orchestrator scripted action / workflow backing.

Workaround #2:

Procedure

1. Hover over the Save button
2. Right click on the Save button.
3. Select Inspect (it should take you to the element)
4. Find Disabled
   
   
5. Delete it.
6. Save the form.