Fixes are available
8.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 2
8.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 4
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
During publish of an EAR - annotation scanning will throw a NullPointerException
Local fix
none yet
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server using Java EE annotations * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A NullPointerException occurs in * * annotation merge processing while * * following a superclass hierarchy. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A NullPointerException can occur in annotation merge processing while traversing the superclass hierarchy for a class affected by an annotation. If the attempt to find or load the superclass fails, it can leave the superclass pointer null. Any attempt to use the pointer will then result in the exception. The NullPointerException has been seen in several places which include: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.amm.merge.ejb.manager.InterceptorDataWrapper.addToDDI nterceptorBindingLookupMap(InterceptorDataWrapper.java:221) java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.amm.validate.common.lifecycle.BaseLifecycleValidator. getAllDeclarations(BaseLifecycleValidator.java:134) but may also occur in these classes: com.ibm.ws.amm.merge.ejb.ScheduleMergeAction com.ibm.ws.amm.merge.ejb.TransactionAttributeMergeAction com.ibm.ws.amm.validate.ejb.BaseLifecycleValidator com.ibm.ws.amm.validate.lifecycle.BaseLifecycleValidator
Problem conclusion
Annotation merge processing has been changed to check for null superclass values. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.0.0.8 and 8.5.5.2. 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 number
PM94697
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-08-07
Closed date
2013-08-29
Last modified date
2013-08-29
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 APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022