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0

Found in

2021.3.40f1

2022.3.38f1

6000.0.11f1

6000.1.0a3

6000.2.0a1

6000.3.0a1

7000.0.0a1

Issue ID

UUM-75832

Regression

No

A variable holding a GameObject reference becomes null when a variable of a SerializeReference object is applied to a Prefab

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Reproduction steps:
1. Open the attached “ReproProj” project
2. Open the “Assets/SampleScene” scene
3. In the Hierarchy window, select the “GameObject” GameObject
4. In the “Test Script” Component, modify the “X” field value
5. Click the three dots menu for the Component and select “Modified Component” -> “Apply to Prefab ‘GameObject’”
6. Observe the “Go” field of the Component

Alternative reproduction steps:
1. Open the attached “ReproProj” project
2. Open the “Assets/SampleScene” scene
3. In the Hierarchy window, select the “GameObject” GameObject
4. In the “Test Script” Component, modify the “X” field value
5. Click on the “Overrides” button, select the “Test Script” and then hit the “Apply” button
6. Observe the “Go” field of the Component

Expected Result: The “Go” field does not lose its GameObject
Actual Result: The “Go” field loses its GameObject

Reproducible with: 2021.3.40f1, 2022.3.38f1, 6000.0.11f1

Reproducible on: Windows 11 Pro
Not reproducible on: No other environments tested

  1. Resolution Note:

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    We have reviewed the issue carefully, and in this case, the team is unable to prioritize fixing this bug. There are a number of reasons we make this decision, including the impact and severity of the issue across our user and customer base, and the possibility that future plans may solve the problem in a different way, or that a workaround for the bug may be available.

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