Fixes are available
7.0.0.17: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.19: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Customer found NullPointerException is thrown when he accessed the administrative console and changed the process logs settings. He clicked Servers > Clusters > Dynamic clusters > cluster name > Server template > Process Definition > Process Logs and submitted the change. This did not work and SRVE0068E was logged in SystemOut.log with NullPointerException.
Local fix
Customer can change the process logs settings with no error if he follows this path. Servers > Clusters > Dynamic clusters > cluster name > Server template > Logging and Tracing > Process Logs
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 Administration Console along * * with WebSphere Extended Deployment V6.1 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Null Pointer Exception when navigating * * along the following path * * Servers -> Clusters -> Dynamic * * Clusters * * <Cluster Name > -> Server Template * * * * Java and Process Management -> * * Process Definition * * Loggins and Tracing -> JVM Logs * * * * Press Apply * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Error when a user tries to modify the server template of a dynamic cluster If a user navigates the following pages: Servers -> Clusters -> Dynamic Clusters <Cluster Name > -> Server Template Java and Process Management -> Process Definition Loggins and Tracing -> JVM Logs Press Apply User will get a NullPointerException. This is because the context if for cluster template is not handled properly.
Problem conclusion
Various custom code was removed and class hierarchy changed so the context path is not altered. The context is obtained from the parent class and used, after sanity check. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 7.0.0.17. 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
PM25637
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-11-01
Closed date
2011-02-15
Last modified date
2011-04-08
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
R700 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
27 October 2021