File transfers using an RA FTP job in version 3.1.5 fail if transferring to a Host with the same name
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Article ID: 87968
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Products
CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine
Issue/Introduction
Error Message : "Caused by: com.uc4.ftpjob.DataTransferException: The fromConnection must be different from the toConnection. Please correct the copy command."
In the RA FTP Solution version 3.1.0 it is possible to copy a file to and from the same Host using the same Host Connection object. However, in version 3.1.5 this is no longer possible and if the file transfer is attempted the job fails and a "DataTransferException" error is displayed as shown above.
Environment
OS Version: N/A
Cause
Cause type: Defect Root Cause: RA FTP agent cannot copy files within the same host.
Resolution
Update to a fix version listed below or a newer version if available.
Fix Status: Released
Fix Version(s): RA.FTP 4.0.2 - Available
Additional Information
Workaround : 1) Create a duplicate of the same FTPConnection object with a different name and use it in FTP job as Host B or HostA 2) Make sure to update the FTP steps to reflect the new connection object you're using