Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A NullPointerException can occur if there are multiple requests made to serve servlets by class name prior to the application completing initialization.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A NullPointerException might occur * * when the webcontainer property, * * serveServletsByClassnameEnabled, is * * set to true. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A NullPointerException might occur when two simultaenous requests are made to serve a servlet by its class name immediately after the application starts up.
Problem conclusion
The WebContainer code has been updated to correctly handle this scenario and not throw an exception. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 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 number
PM63713
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-05-02
Closed date
2012-09-28
Last modified date
2012-09-28
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
LIBERTY PROFILE
Fixed component ID
5724J0814
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 October 2021