Azure Automation Account Source Control Error

Question

Hi there,

I'm getting an error when using the Source Control for one of my runbooks.

I'm getting the following error log everytime I try to turn on the 'Auto Sync' setting. Currently, I only have 1 runbook so I can't really test this out on another runbook unfortunately: Source

System.Management.Automation.PropertyNotFoundException: The property 'entries' cannot be found on this object. Verify that the property exists.
   at System.Management.Automation.ExceptionHandlingOps.CheckActionPreference(FunctionContext funcContext, Exception exception)
   at System.Management.Automation.Interpreter.ActionCallInstruction`2.Run(InterpretedFrame frame)
   at System.Management.Automation.Interpreter.EnterTryCatchFinallyInstruction.Run(InterpretedFrame frame)
   at System.Management.Automation.Interpreter.EnterTryCatchFinallyInstruction.Run(InterpretedFrame frame)
   at System.Management.Automation.Interpreter.Interpreter.Run(InterpretedFrame frame)
   at System.Management.Automation.Interpreter.LightLambda.RunVoid1[T0](T0 arg0)
   at System.Management.Automation.PSScriptCmdlet.RunClause(Action`1 clause, Object dollarUnderbar, Object inputToProcess)
   at System.Management.Automation.PSScriptCmdlet.DoEndProcessing()
   at System.Management.Automation.CommandProcessorBase.Complete()

I have attempted to downgrade the Azure modules in this Automation account, however, when downgrading them to the version before the latest (7.3 I believe) and the same error message is occurring. As a result, I can't auto sync this runbook every time a change has been made.

Please could you let me know if this is a known issue, and whether there is a work around or a fix for this?

Many thanks for your response

Answer 1

The error you're encountering when trying to enable 'Auto Sync' for your runbook appears to be related to a missing property in the script or object it's interacting with. The specific error, System.Management.Automation.PropertyNotFoundException: The property 'entries' cannot be found on this object, suggests that the script is trying to access a property called 'entries' that doesn't exist on the object it's dealing with.

Follow the steps below to resolve:

1. Review the Script Logic

· Check for Typographical Errors:** Ensure that the property 'entries' is correctly referenced in the script.

· Debug the Script: Add debug statements to print the object's properties before accessing 'entries'. This can help identify if the object structure is as expected.

 

# Example of debugging

Write-Output "Properties of the object:"

$object | Get-Member

Write-Output "Attempting to access 'entries' property"

$entries = $object.entries

1. Validate the Object Type

· Verify Object Type: Ensure the object type being accessed has the 'entries' property. You can use Get-Member to inspect the properties of the object.

$object | Get-Member

3. Check Module Versions and Compatibility

· Module Downgrade: While you mentioned downgrading the Azure modules, ensure that all dependencies are also compatible. Sometimes, multiple modules need to be downgraded together.

Answer 2

Ensure that the modules you’re using in your runbook are compatible with graphical PowerShell runbooks. If you’re using non-default modules, consider using textual runbooks instead of graphical ones to overcome this issue.

Outdated Azure modules can cause unexpected errors. Make sure your Azure modules are up-to-date. You mentioned downgrading to version 7.3, but if that didn’t resolve the issue, consider using the latest version of the Azure modules. Regarding the ‘Auto Sync’ setting, there’s a known issue with Azure DevOps repositories.