Backend vara will not start if the command contains sh -c: Could not be started. Error: 'A metachar appears in the wrong place

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

The Backend VARA object is failing if the command used has  sh -c . The error message is the following:

 

Command with RunID '1032014' could not be started. Error: 'A metachar appears in the wrong place...

Environment

Product: CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine 24.4.x, Linux Agent 24.4.x

Cause

DE175244

Resolution

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

Fix version:
Component(s): Agent Unix
Automation.Engine 24.4.3 - Planned release December 2025

Additional Information

DE175244: Backend Vara will not start if the command contains sh -c, but not on beginning of the command