Fixes are available
December 2012 Update for XL Fortran for Linux, V14.1
April 2013 Update for XL Fortran for Linux, V14.1
XL Fortran for Linux Fix Pack 4 (October 2013 Update) for 14.1
XL Fortran for Linux Fix Pack 5 (December 2013 Update) for 14.1
XL Fortran for Linux Fix Pack 6 (February 2014 Update) for 14.1
XL Fortran for Linux Fix Pack 7 (May 2014 Update) for 14.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When trying to link object files produced for multiple empty Fortran files or with source containing multiple block data program units with the same name, the Linux linker complains with duplicate symbol definition error. USERS AFFECTED: Users on Linux who pre-process Fortran source and may end up with empty files or users who use the same name for multiple block data program units.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: Users on Linux who pre-process Fortran source and may end up with empty files or users who use the same name for multiple block data program units are affected by this issue. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When trying to link object files produced for multiple empty Fortran files or with source containing multiple block data program units with the same name, the Linux linker complains with duplicate symbol definition error.
Problem conclusion
The fix involves marking synthesized symbol for empty compilation units as weak.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
LI77133
Reported component name
XL FORTRAN LINU
Reported component ID
5725C7500
Reported release
E10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-12-17
Closed date
2012-12-17
Last modified date
2012-12-17
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
XL FORTRAN LINU
Fixed component ID
5725C7500
Applicable component levels
RE10 PSN LI77018
UP06/09/13
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2021