Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If an empty <bundleRepository/> element is added to the server.xml an FFDC will be issued for a NullPointerException.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile using OSGi * * applications and specifying an empty * * bundleRepository element. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An empty <bundleRepository/> element * * causes an FFDC to be issued. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** If the server.xml contains a <bundleRepository/> element with no attributes then the FFDC for a NullPointerException will be issued.
Problem conclusion
Null checks were added for the bundleRepository PID and properties to prevent NullPointerExceptions in the case of an empty configuration. 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
PM68406
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-07-09
Closed date
2012-09-26
Last modified date
2012-09-26
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:
29 October 2021