PM23048: Problems with APAR dependency checks for Installation Manager-based WebSphere Application Server V7 Feature Packs

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The APAR dependency bundle in the various v7 fix packs needs to
  be updated to pull in the fixes for the issues below:
  - Supersedes does not block on uninstallation.
  - Exclude should be supported between fix and offering.
  - Translation for Arabic.
  - Additional messages for duplicate APAR check.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of Installation Manager-based     *
  *                  IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 7  *
  *                  Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and      *
  *                  Java Persistence API ( JPA ) 2.0            *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Problems with APAR dependency checks    *
  *                      for Installation Manager-based          *
  *                      Feature Packs                           *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  The APAR dependency checker does not:
  - Correctly block supersede relationship on uninstallation.
  - Support exclude relationship between a fix and a
  product offering.
  - Translate into Arabic.
  

Problem conclusion

• The APAR dependency checker has been fixed.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix packs 1.0.0.1. 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 is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  PM19151

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  JPA OSGI FEATUR

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0857

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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