Filetransfer ends successfully after original file is overwritten and file on destination is incomplete
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Article ID: 87821
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Products
CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation EngineAUTOMIC WORKLOAD AUTOMATION
Issue/Introduction
Error Message : N/A
The following problem can occur for Filetransfer jobs:
If the source file is overwritten with a smaller file during the filetransfer the job finishes successfully but the destination file is corrupt.
The accuracy of transferred data is verified with an MD5 checksum verifier that is embedded in the data stream. Data is verified in packets and not for the whole file.
Cause
Cause type: By design Root Cause: refer to description
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: No Fix
Additional Information
Workaround : To ensure that the transfer is correct you can set the source file to readonly on OS level before starting the filetransfer.