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Can't save derived symbol to other library

Description

It does not seem to be possible to save a derived symbol to another library. When doing so, it complains with the error message: image

Even if I save the parent symbol to the new library, I still cannot move the derived symbol to another library as the error message persists.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Ensure you have the official KiCad libraries installed.
  2. Create a new global library or project library (lets call it MyTempLib)
  3. In the symbol editor, attempt so save the symbol AD797 (under Amplifier_Operational) to MyTempLib (Right Click Save As... -> Select the target library)
  4. Notice the error message is displayed.
  5. Now attempt to save the parent symbol (NE5534) to MyTempLib - all works fine: image
  6. Repeat step 3. Same error message is displayed.

KiCad Version

Application: KiCad Symbol Editor (64-bit)

Version: (6.0.0-rc1-94-gbbafce6ab3), release build

Libraries:
	wxWidgets 3.1.5
	libcurl/7.78.0-DEV Schannel zlib/1.2.11

Platform: Windows 10 (build 19043), 64-bit edition, 64 bit, Little endian, wxMSW

Build Info:
	Date: Nov 21 2021 12:01:05
	wxWidgets: 3.1.5 (wchar_t,wx containers)
	Boost: 1.76.0
	OCC: 7.5.0
	Curl: 7.78.0-DEV
	ngspice: 35
	Compiler: Visual C++ 1929 without C++ ABI

Build settings:
	KICAD_USE_OCC=ON
	KICAD_SPICE=ON