Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Installation of a Batch application while the server is stopped results in a NullPointerException. The application install is successful, however.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Installation of a Java Batch * * application while the target server * * or Deployment Manager is stopped * * results in a NullPointerException. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When installing a Java Batch application, and the target server or Deployment Manager is stopped, a NullPointerException similar to the following stack trace will occur. The application install completes successfully, however. java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.grid.AppTypeDeploymentTask.invokeMBean(AppTypeDeploym entTask.java:1869) at com.ibm.ws.grid.AppTypeDeploymentTask.invokeGridConfigurator(App TypeDeploymentTask.java:1803) at com.ibm.ws.grid.AppTypeDeploymentTask.performTaskInstall(AppType DeploymentTask.java:224) at com.ibm.ws.grid.AppTypeDeploymentTask.performTask(AppTypeDeploym entTask.java:160) at com.ibm.ws.management.application.SchedulerImpl.run(SchedulerImp l.java:315) at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:770) ADMA5005I: The application POSTINGSv2SAMPLE is configured in the WebSphere Application Server repository. ADMA5113I: Activation plan created successfully. ADMA5011I: The cleanup of the temp directory for application POSTINGSv2SAMPLE is complete. ADMA5013I: Application POSTINGSv2SAMPLE installed successfully.
Problem conclusion
The application installation code for a Java Batch application has been updated to prevent a NullPointerException from occurring. 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
PM68725
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-07-12
Closed date
2012-10-03
Last modified date
2012-10-03
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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021