Fixes are available
PH10416: Unable to apply Application Client, IHS, Plug-ins fixpack 8.5.5.15 on Sun
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
Fixpack update from AppClient,IHS,Plug-ins 8.5.5.14 to 8.5.5.15 is failing with below Error on Sun Solaris. <method>run</method> <message>Error during "install" phase: java.lang.NullPointerException com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.cleanupRemovedNSFList(Backu pNSF.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(NativeMethodAccessor Impl.java:57) sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethod AccessorImpl.java:43) java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606) om.ibm.cic.agent.core.commonNativeInstallAdapter.Invoke$InvokeRu nnable.run(Invoke.java:424) java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)</message> </entry>
Local fix
n.a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: UNABLE TO APPLY APPLICATION * * CLIENT,IHS,PLUG-INS FIXPACK 8.5.5.15 * * ON SUN SOLARIS OPERATING SYSTEM * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Installation Manager generated following NPE Exception when update from AppClient,IHS,Plug-ins 8.5.5.14 to 8.5.5.15 on Sun Solaris operating system. java.lang.NullPointerException com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.cleanupRemovedNSFList(Backu pNSF.java:203) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.exec(BackupNSF.java:277) com.ibm.was.backup.nsf.v85.BackupNSF.run(BackupNSF.java:74) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessor Impl.java:57) sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethod AccessorImpl.java:43) java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606) om.ibm.cic.agent.core.commonNativeInstallAdapter.Invoke$InvokeRu nnable.run(Invoke.java:424) java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
Problem conclusion
The fix is to laid down the missing NSF file list for IHS/PLUGIN offering on Solaris. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.16. 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
PH10416
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
2019-03-29
Closed date
2019-04-01
Last modified date
2019-04-04
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
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022