Filetransfer ends successfully after original file is overwritten and file on destination is incomplete

Article Id: 87821

Status: Published

Updated On: 15-04-2018 08:01

Legacy Id: 000008892

Products:

CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine , AUTOMIC 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

Environment:

Release: AOATAM99000-9.0-Automic-One Automation Tools-Application Manager
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: 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.