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Azure PowerShell Runbook - Error output details column empty

I have an Azure PowerShell 7.1 runbook in an automation account that is executing as expected. The only issue I have is that my Error Output within the running job screen is always missing the details column. This means I have to click on each record to see what is in it, which is very tedious.

Note: I am using the Write-Error command to generate these messages inside a try/catch

You can see what I mean in the following picture: enter image description here

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Solution

  • Only the graphical PowerShell runbook type allows you to see the details column. After trying a workaround, I found a solution using a graphical PowerShell runbook.

    I created a graphical PowerShell runbook and added my PowerShell onto the canvas. It was successfully executed and the following output with job details were displayed:

    Aside from the runbook messages, you can also add Input and Output, as shown in the image below.

    I've just executed a sample write-error command.

    Write-Error "Hi"

    Automation Account -> Runbook (type:Graphical Powershell Runbook):

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    Output:

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