Variables not resolved in <Parameteres...> tab of execute object condition

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
U01001308 Variable '?' has not yet been defined.'.

When setting system variables within the <PARAMETERS> section of a Precondition, using a system variable will fail.

Investigaton

1.) Create a workflow with a test job in it.
2.) On the job's task properties add an 'Execute Object' precondition.
3.) Create a SCRI object with a prompt to be executed by the precondition defined in step 2.
4.) Add the SCRI object to the precondition and edit the <PARAMETERS> section.
5.) Add a system variable to the <PARAMETERS>. For example, &$AGENT#
6.) Execute the workflow. You will see:
U00021719 Syntax error in object '*', line '00000'. 'U01001308 Variable '$AGENT#' has not yet been defined.'.
 

Environment

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

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: Behavior has been improved where variables were not resolved in the tab of the execute object condition.

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 11.2.3 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
Set variables within a job via :PSET