Fixes are available
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The modify option on Installation Manager silent mode throws a NullPointerException when trying to add languages to the IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.15 Network Deployment Installation on IBMi.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server on IBMi. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException is thrown when * * attempting to use the Installation * * Manager modify command on IBMi silent * * mode. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Installation Manager modify command on IBMi calls a method to validate user data that checks for the user property "wasjava". A NullPointerException is thrown since this property is not applicable to IBMi.
Problem conclusion
To prevent NullPointerException, skipped user data validation on IBMi. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.16. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH12320
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-05-22
Closed date
2019-06-27
Last modified date
2019-06-27
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022