Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A ServletContainerInitializer that contains the @HandlesTypes annotation and references an invalid class, may cause the application to fail to start.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An unhandled exception might occur * * when processing the getAnnotation * * method for the @HandlesTypes * * annotation of a * * ServletContainerInitializer. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When a ServletContainerInitializer's @HandleTypes annotation contains a class-value which can not be loaded by an application's classloader, the JDK might throw an exception causing the application to fail to start.
Problem conclusion
The WebContainer code was updated to handle an exception during the processing of the @HandlesTypes annotation. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.0.1. 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 number
PM73470
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-09-24
Closed date
2012-09-24
Last modified date
2012-10-01
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
LIBERTY PROFILE
Fixed component ID
5724J0814
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021