[MCPE-221287] Calling entity with minecraft:entity_placer with an event containing <> generates a content log error, there is no alternative to this syntax

When using the minecraft:entity_placer component to call an entity with a spawn event, a content log error will be generated.
For example:

            "minecraft:entity_placer": {
                "entity": "sf_hei:canoe<sf_hei:spawn_variant_1>"
            }

Generates the following error:
Error: -> components -> minecraft:entity_placer -> entity: Missing referenced asset id:mob<id:event_name>

The entity & spawn event both exist, the error should not be generated.

Linked issues

relates to 1

MCPE-221830 Specifying a projectile_entity in a BP item file along with its spawn event inside <> produces a content log error Resolved

Comments 1

GoldenHelmet 2025-07-15T23:11:24Z

For issues with addon system functionality like this we need you to attach a sample pack that we can use to reproduce the issue. If the issue still occurs, please also update the Affected Version/s field and the report will be reopened.

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