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PM82135: When you start a catalog server with trace parameters, a NullPointerException exception stops the catalog from starting.

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • When you start a catalog server with ObjectGrid trace, a
    NullPointerException exception stops the catalog server from
    starting.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED:  WebSphere eXtreme Scale users who enable    *
    *                  trace for the ObjectGrid group.             *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When starting a catalog server with     *
    *                      ObjectGrid trace, a                     *
    *                      NullPointerException exception stops    *
    *                      the catalog server from starting.       *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
    ****************************************************************
    The enabled trace runs a block of code in the catalog
    servers initialization path that causes a
    NullPointerException exception. This exception causes the
    catalog service to not start.
    

Problem conclusion

  • The specified trace can now be enabled without causing
    exceptions, and the catalog server can start successfully.
    

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PM82135

  • Reported component name

    WS EXTREME SCAL

  • Reported component ID

    5724X6702

  • Reported release

    860

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2013-02-05

  • Closed date

    2013-03-28

  • Last modified date

    2013-03-28

  • 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

    WS EXTREME SCAL

  • Fixed component ID

    5724X6702

Applicable component levels

  • R850 PSY

       UP

  • R860 PSY

       UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 March 2013