DB Change Utility replace_part clears script contents when replacement string not found

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
"U00021413 Replacements:"

When using the Database Change Utility, replace_part clears the content even when the command doesn't find the string.  For example, if the replace_part command searches for a string in the script tab and doesn't find anything, the content of the script tab will be removed.  See below example.

"REPLACE_PART *, *, SCRIPT, 'String that is not part of any line in the script', 'New Value.'"

If the string matches, the replace is done correctly.  This is only an issue when the string does not match.

 

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: The DB Change utility deletes the unchanged script lines when using the AE DB Change Utility version 11.2.4+build.651

Environment

OS Version: N/A

Resolution

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

Fix Status: Released

Fix Version(s):
Automation Engine 12.1.0 - Available
Automation Engine 12.0.2 - Available
Automation Engine 11.2.5 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
To avoid the data loss, use an older version of the DB Change Utility  i e version 11.2.3.