SYNC_CHECK_RESTART = Y ignored on syncs attached with script function ATTACH_SYNC

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
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If an ATTACH_SYNC script statement is used to assign a Sync object to tasks in a Workflow, the option SYNC_CHECK_RESTART = Y is ignored when the job is restarted.  The Option SYNC_CHECK_RESTART has no affect on syncs attached with the script function ATTACH_SYNC.

Expected Behavior
 

According to documenation for the SYNC_CHECK_RESTART option it:
 

Determines whether Sync objects are checked when restarting a canceled job without an Abend action. 
Allowed values: Y and N 
Y - Sync object is checked when restarting a canceled job without an Abend action. 
N - Sync object is not checked, a job is restarted immediately. 
Default value: Y 
 

 

 

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: The option SYNC_CHECK_RESTART had no effect for sync objects, which were attached with script function attach_sync. Sync not being checked on restart, regardless of setting in UC_SYSTEM_SETTINGS.

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):
Component Automation Engine and Initial Data
Automation Engine 12.0.1 - Available
Automation Engine 11.2.4 - Available
Automation Engine 11.1.5 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
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