APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: JVMJ9VM015W Initialization error for library j9gcxxx:Failed to instantiate heap <Xmn value> requested . Stack Trace: N/A .
Local fix
Remove the option
Problem summary
The VM does not support the -Xgc:preferredHeapBase option on z/OS platforms. Attempts to launch the VM with this option result in an initiialization (failed to instantiate heap) error.
Problem conclusion
The VM has been updated to print a warning message when the -Xgc:preferredHeapBase option is supplied as a command line option on z/OS platforms. . This APAR will be fixed in the following Java Releases: 8 SR3 FP22 (8.0.3.22) . Contact your IBM Product's Service Team for these Service Refreshes and Fix Packs. For those running stand-alone, information about the available Service Refreshes and Fix Packs can be found at: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV91308
Reported component name
J9 COMMON CODE
Reported component ID
620700127
Reported release
270
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-12-06
Closed date
2016-12-06
Last modified date
2016-12-06
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
J9 COMMON CODE
Fixed component ID
620700127
Applicable component levels
R270 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 February 2022