PM41719: TYPE ANNOTATIONS FOR 'AS' ATTRIBUTE ARE TOO RESTRICTIVE

8.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 1
8.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 2
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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When users assign data of a sub-type to a base-type using the
  'as' attribute in any of xsl:param, xsl:with-param,
  xsl:variable, xsl:function and xsl:template elements and then
  try to pass the data to a function expecting data of the
  sub-type, an error will occur.
  

Local fix

• Users can make sure that the type of data they are using matches
   the type specified in the 'as' attribute.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  Users of the XML API for IBM WebSphere      *
  *                  Application Server V8.0                     *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Error when assigning data of a          *
  *                      sub-type to a base-type and passing     *
  *                      the data to a function expecting data   *
  *                      of the sub-type.                        *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When users assign data of a sub-type to a base-type using the
  'as' attribute in any of xsl:param, xsl:with-param,
  xsl:variable, xsl:function and xsl:template elements and then
  try to pass the data to a function expecting data of the
  sub-type, an error will occur.
  

Problem conclusion

• Code was added to make the type checking less restrictive to
  allow users more flexibility using the 'as' attribute and
  choosing between sub-types and base-types.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.0.0.1.  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 is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  PM32796

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBSPHERE APP S

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0800

Applicable component levels

• R800 PSY