JR45718: CMVC 226927 - ALLOWS SEARCH RULES TO USE AMPERSAND CHARACTER.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The search fails if it triggers a search rule action that has an
  ampersand character (&) in the Value column of the "Add or
  Replace Search Criteria" and "Change Search Result Order"
  actions.
  
   When the search fails for this reason, the trace file contains
  the following error:
  
   org.apache.solr.common.SolrException log
  org.apache.solr.common.SolrException:
  org.apache.lucene.queryParser.ParseException: Cannot parse
  '<query>': Lexical error at line X, column Y.  Encountered:
  <EOF> after : "<query parameter value>)"
  
   CWXFS2010E: Failed to execute the search expression: Bad
  Request
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
   WebSphere Commerce users who use search rules on Version 7
  
   PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
   In a search rule action, if the ampersand character (&) is used
  in the Value column, the search fails in the storefront.
  
   BUSINESS IMPACT:
   Shoppers are unable to perform searches.
  
   RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• The APAR allows the use of the ampersand character in the Value
  column of a search rule.
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   The latest available maintenance information can be obtained
  from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote:
   http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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