The Material's shader is not fully set when switching the shader at runtime

Unity: Shader System

Backport

Won't Fix

2020.3.X

Cannot fix this issue as this fix requires multiple changes in graphics area.

How to reproduce:
1. Open the attached project "ShaderSystemIssue.zip"
2. Open the "SampleScene" Scene
3. Enter the Play mode
4. Select the "SCENE MANAGER" GameObject in the Hierarchy window
5. Press the "Swtich Shader" button in the Inspector window

Expected result: The Material of the "Cube" GameObject switches to "Lit"
Actual result: The Material of the "Cube" GameObject becomes transparent

Reproducible with: 2019.4.38f1, 2020.3.33f1, 2021.2.0a21, 2021.2.0b1
Not reproducible with: 2021.2.0b2, 2021.2.19f1, 2021.3.1f1, 2022.1.0a1, 2022.1.0f1, 2022.2.0a11

Note: Selecting the Material in the Inspector window fixes the issue

The Material's shader is not fully set when switching the shader at runtime

Unity: Shader System

Won't Fix

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The Material's shader is not fully set when switching the shader at runtime

Unity: Shader System

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Won't Fix

Resolution Notes

2020.3.XWon't FixCannot fix this issue as this fix requires multiple changes in graphics area.

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