PM60293: VALUE OF CENTRALIZED_INSTALL_REPOSITORY_ROOT MAY BE OVERWRITTEN AFTER INSTALLATION OF A FIX PACK.

8.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 4
8.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 5
8.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 6
8.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 7
8.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 8
8.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 9
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If you have changed the value of
  CENTRALIZED_INSTALL_REPOSITORY_ROOT in
  <WAS_HOME>/properties/cimgr.props, it may be reverted
  back to the default value after installation of a fix pack.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  Users of IBM WebSphere Application Server   *
  *                  who have changed the value of               *
  *                  CENTRALIZED_INSTALL_REPOSITORY_ROOT in      *
  *                  <WAS_HOME>/properties/cimgr.props           *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: If you have changed the value of        *
  *                      CENTRALIZED_INSTALL_REPOSITORY_ROOT in  *
  *                      <WAS_HOME>/properties/cimgr.props, it   *
  *                      may be reverted back to the default     *
  *                      value after installation of a fix pack  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The cimgr.props file should be treated as a non-serviceable
  file.
  

Problem conclusion

• The cimgr.props file is added to the non-serviceable file list
  and it will not be overwritten when fix packs are installed.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix packs 8.0.0.4 and 8.5.0.1.  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:

• 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

• R800 PSY

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