Fixes are available
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
rollback from PLG 8.5.5.14 to PLG 8.5.5.13 fails with following error. Same case for IHS. <message>Error during "install" phase: java.lang.NullPointerException com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.cleanupRemovedNSFList(Back upNSF.java:203) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.exec(BackupNSF.java:277) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.run(BackupNSF.java:74) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccesso rImpl.java:57) sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMetho dAccessorImpl.java:43) java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606) com.ibm.cic.agent.core.commonNativeInstallAdapter.Invoke$Invoke Runnable.run(Invoke.java:424) java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)</message>
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: On Solaris, rolling back IBM HTTP * * Server or Server Plug-in v8.5.5.14 to * * an old fixpack fails with * * Null Pointer Exception * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** On Solaris, update IBM HTTP Server or Server Plug-in v8.5.5.13 to fixpack v8.5.5.14. When rollback it to fixpack v8.5.5.13, Installation Manager issues following errors: <message>Error during "install" phase: java.lang.NullPointerException com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.cleanupRemovedNSFList(Back upNSF.java:203) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.exec(BackupNSF.java:277) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.run(BackupNSF.java:74) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccesso rImpl.java:57) sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMetho dAccessorImpl.java:43) java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606) com.ibm.cic.agent.core.commonNativeInstallAdapter.Invoke$Invoke Runnable.run(Invoke.java:424) java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)</message>
Problem conclusion
The NPE is caused by BackupNSF bundle while removing some NSF files in a file list. However, the file list is installed for WAS offerings only but not for IHS or PLG offerings. The fix is to check null pointer in the logic. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.15. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH02129
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-08-24
Closed date
2018-08-27
Last modified date
2019-01-10
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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022