Dependencies are lost when replacing a Task in a Workflow

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine
• AUTOMIC WORKLOAD AUTOMATION

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
N/A

After replacing a Task in a Workflow by either drag and drop or via the context menu, "Dependencies" in the Task properties are lost.

Investigation

In a Workflow there is a Task with "Dependencies" in the Task Properties.

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Replace this Task using drag and drop or via a right click, "Replace Task". After the replace, check the "Dependencies" again. They are lost, see the yellow pop-up in the screenshot below and compare it to the one above.

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Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: A problem has been fixed where dependencies of a Task in a Workflow are lost, when it is replaced by another Task

Environment

Release: AUTWAB99000-11.0-Automic Workload Automation-Base Edition
Component:

Resolution

This field was added on 30/03/2017. This article has not been updated yet. Refer to the "Description" or "Workaround" sections for solution information.

Fix Status: Released

Fix Version(s):
Automation Engine 12.0. - Available
Automation Engine 11.2.3 - Available
Automation Engine 11.1.5 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
Manually recreating the dependencies in the Workflow.