Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
FFDC log showed a NPE thrown while getting the SDK bit used during a profile create on Z/OS: FFDC Exception:java.lang.NullPointerException SourceId:com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.WASEnv.generate ProbeId:86 Reporter:com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.WASEnv@615ffc2
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All Z/OS users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: FFDC log showed a NullPointException * * thrown while getting the SDK bit used * * during a profile creation on Z/OS. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A NullPointException thrown was showed in the FFDC log while getting the SDK bit used during a profile creation on Z/OS: FFDC Exception:java.lang.NullPointerException SourceId:com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.WASEnv.generate ProbeId:86 Reporter:com.ibm.ws.management.util.zos.WASEnv@615ffc2
Problem conclusion
To prevent the NullPointException, implemented the Z/OS transformation code to use the default SDK bit during a profile creation. APAR PM70134 is currently targeted for inclusion in Service Level (Fix Pack) 8.5.0.1 of WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 In addition, please refer to URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack PTF information.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM70134
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-08-02
Closed date
2012-08-02
Last modified date
2012-08-09
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 FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021