Fixes are available
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When you invoke WASPreUpgrade with only one of the two required positional parameters and at least one optional parameter, WASPreUpgrade sets the second positional parameter to null, then attempts to open a file to null, which results in an exception.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 Migration Utilities * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: WASPreUpgrade fails with * * NullPointerException when command * * line parameters are not correctly * * specified. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** WASPreUpgrade incorrectly processes the command line parameter when the second positional parameter is missing but other optional parameters are provided.
Problem conclusion
Code now looks for a detects when the second postional parameter is missing and provides an appropriate message. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 7.0.0.39. 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
PI45001
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-07-15
Closed date
2015-10-08
Last modified date
2015-10-08
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
R700 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
17 October 2021