APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In the PX transformer stage, nullable stage variables are incorrectly set to NULL at the start of every link evaluation cycle. In transformer stages with multiple output links, this can cause incorrect data to be written on the links.
Local fix
Problem summary
n the PX transformer stage, nullable stage variables are incorrectly set to NULL at the start of every link evaluation cycle. In transformers with multiple output links, this can cause incorrect data to be written on the links. This problem was a side effect of the fix for APAR JR57226 in January 2017. This fix with the side effect was included in Information Server 11.5 Fixpack 2.
Problem conclusion
Patches are available on all platforms for IS 11.3 and IS 11.5 which fix the problem. There is a Flash notice which includes information on how to check which jobs should be recompiled Customers should patch this issue.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR58660
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
B50
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-11-08
Closed date
2017-12-12
Last modified date
2017-12-27
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
Server
Fix information
Fixed component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Fixed component ID
5724Q36DS
Applicable component levels
RB50 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 December 2017