# CMP0045

Error on non-existent target in get_target_property.

In CMake 2.8.12 and lower, the `get_target_property()` command accepted a non-existent target argument without issuing any error or warning. The result variable is set to a `-NOTFOUND` value.

The `OLD` behavior for this policy is to issue no warning and set the result variable to a `-NOTFOUND` value. The `NEW` behavior for this policy is to issue a `FATAL_ERROR` if the command is called with a non-existent target.

This policy was introduced in CMake version 3.0. CMake version 3.16.0-rc1 warns when the policy is not set and uses `OLD` behavior. Use the `cmake_policy()` command to set it to `OLD` or `NEW` explicitly.

Note

The `OLD` behavior of a policy is `deprecated by definition` and may be removed in a future version of CMake.