Activation Type parameter for Script Function GET_PARENT_NAME is not validated correctly

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
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When using the script function GET_PARENT_NAME(RunID, [Actvation Type]) the correct value for the input  parameter Activation Type is not verified.
 
According to the documentation, allowed values for the Activation Type are either ACT (Activator) or PRC (Processor).
However, every other 3 letter code (e.g.: BLA, KUT, UC4,HUR,…) can also be entered without any error.
 
Expected:  An error message is displayed if there is an incorrect input value for "Activation Type" .
Actual: No error message is displayed when an incorrect input value is used for "Activation Type".

Resource​

Automation Engine Script Guide > Ordered by Function > Activation Data > GET_PARENT_NAME

 

Environment

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

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: Invalid input parameters for GET_PARENT_NAME did not result in a corresponding error message.

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 :
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