Job Variable Changes in Child Workflows

Breaking Change Notice

This breaking change applies to parent and child workflows in the 2023.2 IAP release.

Job Variable Validation Check

When adding a new input job variable or modifying the name of an existing job variable in a child workflow, it is best practice to update the childJob task in the parent workflow to reflect those changes. However, in some instances, when a job variable is modified in a child workflow, the user may inadvertently forget to make the necessary changes in the parent workflow and the childJob does not start.

To remediate this issue, Itential has implemented a validation check that will stop the parent workflow from running and prevent the workflow from being saved. Additionally, a caution message is displayed to alert users there is a job variable mismatch in a workflow that has a childJob.

What should I do?

For effective workflow execution, always remember to change the parent workflow when modifying a job variable in a child workflow. If you still experience issues, or need additional assistance, please contact the Product Support Team.