KB300643: In MicroStrategy 10.x, the “Alter Data Load” Command Manager script for Enterprise Manager when run via Windows command line does not update the data load

SUMMARY:
This Technical note addresses an identified defect when trying to execute the Enterprise Manager Alter Data Load script via Windows command line in Strategy 10.x.
 
SYMPTOM:
When  executing the Alter Data Load script via Command line using a Windows Command prompt, the data load is not updated to reflect the changes.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Create a Command Manager script using the Update Data Load for Enterprise Manager outline.

 

ALTER DATA LOAD "NEW TEST" NEW NAME "TEST" FOR ENVIRONMENT "localhost"AND PROJECT "Strategy Tutorial" IN ENTERPRISE MANAGER "localhost"IN PORT 9999;

 

1. Save script as a script file.
    
2. Call Command Manager script via command line using a Windows Command prompt.
    
3. Run the List Properties for Data Load script in Command Manger GUI and observe that the changes were not made.

 

LIST PROPERTIES FOR CURRENT DATA LOAD IN ENTERPRISE MANAGER"localhost" IN PORT 9999;

 
CAUSE:
This is an identified defect and has been logged to our Technology team.
 
ACTION:
Currently this issue is still being reviewed for feasibility by our Technology team and is not scoped for any upcoming scheduled Strategy release. Contact Strategy Technical Support for an update on the status of the issue.
 
The Strategy Internal Reference number is DE33673.
 
WORKAROUND:
Run the Update Data Load script manually through using the Graphical User Interface version of Command Manager.