External Dependency Not Saving External Task [(Parent)] Modifications If Name of Task Has Been Modified

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
N/A

The Task Properties of an external dependency in a Workflow allow changes to be made in the external task (Parent), but when changes are made they are not saved.
This happens both if it is added from another Workflow (storing the Parent value) or directly (no Parent value added). A short video clip (avi) is attached which documents this erroneous behavior.

 

Environment

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

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: In the task properties dialog, the name and parent of an external dependency should not be editable.

Resolution

This should not be an editable field and has been changed to a non-editable field in the fix versions listed below or newer versions.

Fix Status: Released

Fix Version(s):
Component(s): UserInterface Java

Automation Engine 11.2.1 - Available
Automation Engine 11.1.3 - Available
Automation Engine 10.0.7 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
Avoid editing the task name of an external dependency.