Fixes are available
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
NPE occurred in Installation Manager while installing optional Java 8, Stack: <method>safeLogged</method> <message>An internal error occurred during: "Install Packages".</message> <exception> java.lang.NullPointerException <stack>com.ibm.was.jdk8.uninstall.java.security.bak.ValidateJava SecurityBak.shouldSkipValidation(ValidateJavaSecurityBak.java:95 )</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.userdata.parser.CommonUserDataExtP arser$CommonUserData.getValidationStatus(CommonUserDataExtParser .java:366)</stack > <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.userdata.parser.CommonUserDataExtP arser.getCommonUserDataValidationStatus(CommonUserDataExtParser. java:151)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.Agent.validateCommonData(Agent.jav a:4611)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.AgentUtil.validateCommonUserDataVa lues(AgentUtil.java:2448)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.AgentUtil.validateUserData(AgentUt il.java:2350)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.core.Agent.install(Agent.java:1754)</st ack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.internal.ui.wizards.InstallWizard.perfo rmTask(InstallWizard.java:346)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.agent.internal.ui.wizards.AgentUIWizard$2.run (AgentUIWizard.java:539)</stack> <stack>com.ibm.cic.common.ui.internal.parts.ProgressPart$Progres sJob.run(ProgressPart.java:109)</stack> <stack>org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:53) </stack>
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException occurredwhile * * installing optional Java 8 on IBM * * WebSphere Application Server with * * Interim Fix installed * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** While installing optional Java 8, Installation Manager needs to check the java.security backup file of installed offerings. If it is an interim fix the offering is NULL and Installation Manager throws NPE error
Problem conclusion
The fix is to check and skip the NULL pointer. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.0. 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
PH08924
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
2019-02-22
Closed date
2019-04-17
Last modified date
2019-04-17
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