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PM24330: A DOMException "NOT_FOUND" error may occur while using the SAAJ SOAPElement.removeChild method.

Fixes are available

7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for AIX
7.0.0.15: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for HP-UX
7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for IBM i
7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for Linux
7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for Solaris
7.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 15 for Windows
7.0.0.17: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 17
7.0.0.17: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.19: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 19
7.0.0.21: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 21
7.0.0.23: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 23
7.0.0.25: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 25
7.0.0.27: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 27
7.0.0.29: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 29
7.0.0.31: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 31
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.33: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 33
7.0.0.35: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 35
7.0.0.37: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 37
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
7.0.0.19: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 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

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • A user adds a DOM Node to a SOAPElement and then later
    removes the DOM Node.   An exception occurs during the removal
    of the DOM Node.
    
    Here is sample code:
    
      SOAPHeader header = ..
      Node node = ...
      header.appendChild(node);
      ...
      header.removeChild(node); <- Exception occurs.
    
    Here is the exception that occurs.
    
    Exception in thread "main" org.w3c.dom.DOMException:
    NOT_FOUND_ERR: An attempt is made to reference a node in a
    context where it does exist.
    at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.internalRemoveChild(Unkno
    at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.removeChild(Unknown Sourc
    at
    com.ibm.ws.webservices.engine.xmlsoap.SOAPElement.removeChild
    t.java:1552)
    
    
    The user's code is actually incorrect.  According to the
    DOM specification, the user's code should capture the
    appended child and then use that Node in the subsequent removal.
    Here is the modified sample code that complies with the
    specification:
    
      SOAPHeader header = ..
      Node node = ...
      Node nodeAdded = header.appendChild(node);
      ...
      header.removeChild(nodeAdded); <- Success
    

Local fix

  • N/A
    

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED:  IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0 users *
    *                  of JAX-WS, JAX-RPC, or SAAJ                 *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An DOMException "NOT_FOUND" error       *
    *                      occurs while using the SAAJ             *
    *                      SOAPElement.removeChild method.         *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION:  Install a fix pack containing this APAR     *
    ****************************************************************
    A user adds a DOM Node to a SOAPElement and then later
    removes the DOM Node.   An exception occurs during the removal
    of the DOM Node.
    
    Here is sample code:
    
      SOAPHeader header = ..
      Node node = ...
      header.appendChild(node);
      ...
      header.removeChild(node); <- Exception occurs.
    
    Here is the exception that occurs.
    
    Exception in thread "main" org.w3c.dom.DOMException:
    NOT_FOUND_ERR: An attempt is made to reference a node in a
    context where it does exist.
    at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.internalRemoveChild(Unkno
    at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.removeChild(Unknown Sourc
    at
    com.ibm.ws.webservices.engine.xmlsoap.SOAPElement.removeChild
    t.java:1552)
    
    
    The user's code is actually incorrect.  According to the
    DOM specification, the user's code should capture the
    appended child and then use that Node in the subsequent removal.
    Here is the modified sample code that complies with the
    specification:
    
      SOAPHeader header = ..
      Node node = ...
      Node nodeAdded = header.appendChild(node);
      ...
      header.removeChild(nodeAdded); <- Success
    

Problem conclusion

  • The sample code supplied by the user is incorrect according to
    the DOM specification.  However, since this is a subtle error,
    the SAAJ runtime is changed.  The removeChild method will now
    inspect the child Nodes and remove a matching Node.
    
    The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
    fix pack 7.0.0.15.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates
    page for delivery information:
    http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PM24330

  • Reported component name

    WEBSPHERE APP S

  • Reported component ID

    5724J0800

  • Reported release

    700

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2010-10-12

  • Closed date

    2010-10-22

  • Last modified date

    2010-10-22

  • 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 APP S

  • Fixed component ID

    5724J0800

Applicable component levels

  • R700 PSY

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 October 2021