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
The Installation Manager blocks the installation of the Java 8 (Optional) Offering with a bit architecture error if installed with AppClient 85514+ on Solaris Sparc64.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server AppClient v85. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The Installation Manager blocks the * * installation of the Java 8 (Optional) * * Offering if installed with WebSphere * * Application Server AppClient * * 8.5.5.14+ on Solaris Sparc64. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** User data was not being verified correctly for an AppClient install with a version greater than 8.5.5.14. This resulted in the Installation Manager blocking the installation with a bit architecture error.
Problem conclusion
Updated the code for validateUserData such that a WebSphere Application Server AppClient install with a version greater than 8.5.5.14 will return true. 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
PH12075
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
2019-05-15
Closed date
2019-08-15
Last modified date
2019-08-15
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