PM80565: Setting the maximum file age for a job log on the job class definition causes job logs to be erroneously deleted.

8.5.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Fix Pack 2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Customer can not view joblogs via the GUI and the job scheduler
  is throwing errors. The problem is that the job log age is being
  incorrectly calculated; therefore, the code is erroneously
  deleting valid job logs. Also, this APAR fixes the
  NullPointerException in the BatchFileLoggerInfo.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server Modern Batch                         *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Valid job logs are erroneously          *
  *                      deleted.                                *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  The job log metadata was being incorrectly parsed causing the
  calculated job log age to be incorrect.  This resulted in
  valid job logs being deleted.
  

Problem conclusion

• The job log metadata is now being correctly parsed.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.0.2.  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 is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  PM72441

• 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

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