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PM68725: NULLPOINTEREXCEPTION DURING APPLICATION INSTALL

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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:

    PM71723

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    WEBS APP SERV N

  • Fixed component ID

    5724H8800

Applicable component levels

  • R850 PSY

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Document Information

Modified date:
02 November 2021