APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: Crash using a MethodHandle returned from MethodHandles.findStatic{Getter, Setter}() when the MethodHandle refers to a static field defined in a superclass. . Stack Trace: N/A .
Local fix
Use the defining class of the static field when attempting to look up the field using MethodHandles.findStatic{Setter, Getter}()
Problem summary
The problem is caused when MethodHandles.findStatic{Getter,Setter} is used to get a MethodHandle to a static field defined in a superclass and that MethodHandle is then invoked.
Problem conclusion
This defect will be fixed in: 7.0.0 SR3 . The JVM has been updated to use the correct class when accessing static fields defined in superclasses.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV30051
Reported component name
J9 COMMON CODE
Reported component ID
620700127
Reported release
260
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-10-12
Closed date
2012-10-12
Last modified date
2012-10-12
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Fix information
Fixed component name
J9 COMMON CODE
Fixed component ID
620700127
Applicable component levels
R260 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 February 2022