Fixes are available
8.5.5.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 2
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
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: 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
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
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
When switching between debug and normal runtime modes, JavaServer Pages (JSP) compiled with references to tag files will throw the following exception: SRVE0777E: Exception thrown by application class 'com.ibm.ws.jsp.translator.utils.JspTranslatorUtil.translateJsp: 321' java.lang.NullPointerException: at com.ibm.ws.jsp.translator.utils.JspTranslatorUtil.translateJsp(J spTranslatorUtil.java:321) at com.ibm.ws.jsp.translator.utils.JspTranslatorUtil.translateJspAn dCompile(JspTranslatorUtil.java:123) at com.ibm.ws.jsp.webcontainerext.AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrappe r.translateJsp(AbstractJSPExtensionServletWrapper.java:512)
Local fix
Compile JSPs in normal mode first, then run them in debug mode and do not switch back to normal mode or modify the JSP.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All JavaServer Pages (JSP) users of IBM * * WebSphere Application Server Liberty * * Profile version 8.5.5. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A java.lang.NullPointerException can * * occur during JSP translation when the * * server is running in debug mode. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When the server is running in debug mode a java.lang.NullPointerException can occur in the translation phase of a JSP compilation. For this to occur, the JSP must contain references to tag files.
Problem conclusion
The JSP Container was modified to correctly locate the tag file(s). The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 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
PM96163
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-08-30
Closed date
2013-11-21
Last modified date
2013-11-21
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
LIBERTY PROFILE
Fixed component ID
5724J0814
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022