Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
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 ddlGen script was erroneously shipped in ASCII instead of EBCDIC in Liberty 8.5.5.7.
Local fix
Convert the script locally to EBCDIC with iconv.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the ddlGen script on zOS * * systems * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The packaged ddlGen script was encoded * * in ASCII for zOS instead of EBCDIC * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A feature configuration was missing to indicate that this script should be encoded in EBCDIC for zOS
Problem conclusion
With this fix, a configuration update was made to indicate that this script should be encoded in EBCDC for zOS. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.9. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
The ddlGen script can be manually translated to EBCDIC and will then be able to be run on zOS.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI51878
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROF -
Reported component ID
5655W6514
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-04
Closed date
2015-12-07
Last modified date
2015-12-07
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
LIBERTY PROF -
Fixed component ID
5655W6514
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022