Description

Cannot save actor after actor component modification. The user gets the error Graph is linked to private object(s) in an external package

Steps to Reproduce

1. Create a new BP actor component.
3. Create a new BP actor and add the component from (step 1) to it.
4. Add a function to the actor component in (step 1). (Compile/Save it)
5. Call the function created in (step 3) in the construction script of the actor in (step 2). (Compile/Save it)
6. Add another function to the actor component in (step 1). (Compile/Save it)
7. Try to save the actor in (step 2).
8. Notice that the BP will fail to save with a 'Graph is linked to private object(s) in an external package'.

Expected: The compile button would be dirty and/or the user would be given a warning that the blueprint needs to be compiled
Result: The user gets the error Graph is linked to private object(s) in an external package

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Cannot Reproduce
ComponentUE - Gameplay - Blueprint
Affects Versions4.13
Target Fix4.14
CreatedSep 28, 2016
ResolvedOct 12, 2016
UpdatedApr 27, 2018
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