Fixes are available
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
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
When an ND cell contains two or more nodes, and one node name is a substring of another, one of the nodes configuration directory might contain extra files from another node. This can cause migration to fail or to incorrectly configure the new WebSphere system. One possible error that might appear would be found at the beginning of the output for the VERIFY step of the Migration job BBOWMG3F. It reads: Configuration Mismatch. You have not specified a Federated WAS Home Validaion of Environment Failed. Correct Variables and Re-Try Another possible error is that on the newer version of WebSphere the migration will have created the wrong short node name.
Local fix
Extra files in the config directory can be deleted. If the APAR cannot be installed and this needs to be done, contact Support for assistance.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.0, and V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: migration fails when one node name is * * a substring of another. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** In a multi-node cell, each node contains a "config" directory with configuration files about itself. It also contains a directory for the other nodes in the cell. For example, (profile_name)/config/cell/(cellname)/nodes/(nodename) The (nodename) directory for other nodes usually contains only two files, serverindex.xml and node-metadata.properties. When the problem occurs, these direcotries contain additional files. These additional files are harmless during normal operation, can cause migration to fail or assign the wrong shortname to the node.
Problem conclusion
A bug existed in the node sync algorithm such that when one node name was a substring of another, files could be transferred to the wrong node. The node sync algorithm is corrected so the problem no longer occurs. APAR PI47909 is currently targetted for inclusion in Fix Packs 8.0.0.12 and 8.5.5.9 of WebSphere Application Server. Sysroute APAR PI49976 will be used to deliver the fix in WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 7.0.0.41. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 In addition, please refer to URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack PTF information.
Temporary fix
Extra files in the nodename directory can be deleted. If the APAR cannot be installed and this needs to be done, contact Support for assistance.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI47909
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-08-31
Closed date
2015-10-05
Last modified date
2015-10-05
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022