Troubleshooting Tip: Test automation stitch is grayed out in GUI when schedule trigger is configured

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Description	This article describes how to resolve an issue in the FortiGate GUI where the automation stitch is grayed out when the trigger is set to a schedule.
Scope	FortiGate v7.2.8, v7.4.4, v7.6.0.
Solution	When an automation stitch is configured with a ‘scheduled’ trigger-type, the test automation stitch option in the GUI appears grayed out. However, the automation stitch can still be tested successfully via the CLI. Sample config: config system automation-action     edit "Action"         set action-type cli-script         set script "execute backup full-config sftp Fortigate/FW001%%date%%.cfg < ip address > < username > < password >"         set accprofile "super_admin"     next end config system automation-trigger     edit "Trigger"         set trigger-type scheduled         set trigger-hour 8         set trigger-minute 45     next end config system automation-stitch     edit "Stitch"         set trigger "Trigger"             config actions                 edit 1                     set action "Action"                     set delay 30                     set required enable                 next             end         next     end Navigate to Security Fabric -> Automation -> Right-click on the configured stitch to find 'Test Automation Stitch' grayed out. CLI: diagnose automation test Stitch automation test is done. stitch:Stitch This issue has been resolved in FortiOS versions 7.2.9, 7.4.5, 7.6.1. Workaround: Test the automation stitch using the following CLI command: diagnose automation test <Stitch_Name> Logs required by FortiGate TAC for investigation: The configuration file of the FortiGate. Fortinet Support Tool Data. The output of the following command: diagnose automation test <Stitch_Name> The output of the following command: execute tac report