Fixes are available
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
Java 6 EOS on IBM i is December 2017. Fix pack 8.5.5.13 and later fix packs will not install on IBM i if a WebSphere Application Server profile uses Java SE 6.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: On IBM i, WebSphere Application * * Server with a profile using JAVA SE 6 * * cannot be updated to Fix Pack * * level 8.5.5.13 or later. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Update the WebSphere Application Server * * user profiles to use JAVA SE 8 and try the * * install again. * **************************************************************** On IBM i, Installation of Fix pack 8.5.5.13 or later will fail if a Websphere Application Server profile uses JAVA SE 6. The failure message will include: ERROR: The installation failed because a profile uses Java SE 6
Problem conclusion
Update all WebSphere Application Server profiles to use JAVA SE 8. For more information on how to update your existing WebSphere Application Server profiles and commands to use Java SDK 8, see the IBM i memo to users document https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_i bm_i_72/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf and search for managesdk. This APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.13. 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
PI86428
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
2017-08-28
Closed date
2017-11-15
Last modified date
2019-06-18
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:
27 April 2022