Fixes are available
7.0.0.21: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 21
8.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 2
8.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 3
7.0.0.23: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 23
8.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 4
7.0.0.25: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 25
8.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 5
7.0.0.27: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 27
8.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 6
7.0.0.29: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 29
8.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 7
8.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 8
7.0.0.31: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 31
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.33: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 33
8.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 9
7.0.0.35: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 35
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
7.0.0.37: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 37
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 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
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APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
During migration, a java.lang.StackOverflowError occurs during syncNode operation (in the WASPostUpgrade step) as the transformer tries to resolve variable JAVA_HOME. The stacktrace might look like the following when obtaining the syncNode.log file: BBOJ0059I: Transforming: /WebSphere/AppServer/profiles/default/config/cells/cellname nodes/nodename/servers/servername/variables.xml java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException .at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessor sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethod .at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:611) .at com.ibm.ws.bootstrap.WSLauncher.main(WSLauncher.java:267) .... Caused by: java.lang.StackOverflowError .at org.apache.xpath.VariableStack.getLocalVariable(Unknown .at org.apache.xpath.operations.Variable.execute(Unknown Source) .at org.apache.xpath.operations.Variable.execute(Unknown Source) org.apache.xpath.functions.FuncSubstringAfter.execute(Unknown .at org.apache.xpath.XPath.execute(Unknown Source) org.apache.xalan.transformer.TransformerImpl.transform(Unknown com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.trans.Config2NativeTransformerXal com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.gate.RepositoryImpl.fullTransform com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.Config2Native.transform(Config2Na com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.Config2Native.transform(Config2Na com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.Config2Native.main(Config2Native. The variables.xml will have JAVA_HOME=${JAVA_HOME}
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 and V8.0 on z/OS migrating a * * profile. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The JAVA_HOME variable is incorrectly * * migrated, causing a * * StackOverflowError exception during * * WASPostUpgrade. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The JAVA_HOME variable at the server level is set to ${JAVA_HOME} during migration. The first time this variable is accessed, it causes a StackOverflowError trying to resolve the value.
Problem conclusion
The code has been fixed to not set JAVA_HOME=${JAVA_HOME} during migration. APAR PM44024 is currently targeted for inclusion in Service Level (Fix Pack) of WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.21 and 8.0.0.2. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Modify the value of JAVA_HOME to the actual location.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM44024
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-07-19
Closed date
2011-08-23
Last modified date
2012-02-03
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY UK74996
UP12/01/18 P 1201
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 October 2021