Variable “&$RUNTIME#” used in the Post-Process Tab or Post-Conditions returns 0

Products

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

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
N/A

When using the predefined variable, &$RUNTIME#, in the Post-Process Tab or in Post-Conditions it always evaluates to 0.

Investigation

This behavior can be checked in the Post-Process Tab when using the following, simple example:
 

:Print "Runtime = &$RUNTIME#"

Actual
Result displayed in the Report as "Runtime = +0000000000000000".

Expected
Result displayed in the Report should be the actual runtime of the executed object.


 

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: &$RUNTIME# did not work in post-process or post-conditions.

Environment

OS Version: N/A

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(s): Automation Engine

Automation Engine 12.0.1 - Available
Automation Engine 11.2.4 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
N/A