IBM i - OS/400 Agent ends abnormal if FT partners name is longer than 32 chars

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
IBM i - OS/400 Agent ends abnormal if FT partners name is longer than 32 chars

File transfers (JOBF) involving an OS/400 agent don't finish correctly if the name of the other agent is 32 characters long. This may also lead to an abnormal shutdown of the OS/400 agent.

Environment

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

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: Code

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 Version(s):
Agent OS400, Agent Unix 10.0.7 of Automation Engine – already available
Agent OS400, Agent Unix 11.1.3 of Automation Engine – already available
Agent OS400, Agent Unix 11.2.1 of Automation Engine – already available

Additional Information

Workaround :
Rename the FT partner Agent