Fixes are available
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
NullPointerException thrown by RALifeCycleManagerImpl.stop results in the creation of the <PROCESS_NAME>_EXCEPTION.LOG FILE OF FFDC
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.0 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: During server shutdown a * * NullPointerException can be thrown * * by RALifeCycleManagerImpl.stop() * * method * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The following exception can be thrown during server shutdown by RALifeCycleManagerImpl.stop() method and also results in the creation of the <PROCESS_NAME>_EXCEPTION.LOG FILE OF FFDC [2/29/12 14:28:17:144 EST] 00000005 RALifeCycleMa 3 shutting down all RA's [2/29/12 14:28:17:144 EST] 00000005 RALifeCycleMa > stop() - Component stop: eating exception Entry java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ejs.j2c.RALifeCycleManagerImpl.shutdown(RALifeCycleManag erImpl.java:1456) at com.ibm.ejs.j2c.RALifeCycleManagerImpl.stop(RALifeCycleManagerIm pl.java:524) at com.ibm.ws.runtime.component.ContainerHelper.stopComponent(Conta inerHelper.java:476) at com.ibm.ws.runtime.component.ContainerHelper.stopComponents(Cont ainerHelper.java:460
Problem conclusion
The WebSphere Application Server J2C code had been updated to prevent the NullPointerException. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.0.0.4. 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
PM61488
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-03-29
Closed date
2012-05-11
Last modified date
2013-09-11
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 APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 October 2021