JR47210: IE8 : ISSUE WITH MULTI-SELECT FIELD BLOCKING VALIDATION MESSAGES

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Overview of issue: If a coach has a Multi-Select Control, then
  in IE8 Validation fails to highlight any fields on that coach.
  Validation works properly in Chrome.  If the select control is
  Single Selectthen validation works properly in IE8.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• Select control configured to use multiple selection fails with a
  javascript error when validation occurs.
  
  USER AFFECTED:
  Business Process Manager Advanced, Standard and Express using
  new Coaches
  
  PROBLEM DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
  Both the Select and Table control incorrectly used the
  javascript function indexOf on a native Array object which is
  not supported on IE8.
  

Problem conclusion

• Both the Select and Table control incorrectly used the
  javascript function indexOf on a native Array object which is
  not supported on IE8. The Table control's issue would be exposed
  if the hidden columns configuration option is used and changes
  dynamic when the Coach is running.
  
  FIX AVAILABILITY:
  Fix for 8.0.1 is avaialable as part of cumulative Coaches
  toolkit fix for APAR JR47156. More info at
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR47156.
  
  When downloading interim fixes, ensure that the complimentary
  readme is obtained and reviewed.
  

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

  BPM ADVANCED

• Fixed component ID

  5725C9400

Applicable component levels

• R801 PSY

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