A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Salesforce encrypted passwords become corrupted when they are very long.
Local fix
This fix is included in 8.0.1 fixpack 3
Problem summary
In Information 8.0.1, When the SalesforceOperator pPassword (Password + Security token) is saved in the environment variable as an encrypted string. the value gets corrupt and the connection to Salesforce fails. Also, for any password string with length more than 32 characters, gives an nn Invalid character message at the 33rd position . This issue is also noticed with Long encrypted strings (environmnt variables or job paramenters) getting corrupted.
Problem conclusion
Patch JR35457 addressed the password encryption issue for Salesforce connectors. Upgrade to Information Server 8.0.1 fix pack 3.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR35457
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-01-25
Closed date
2011-07-15
Last modified date
2011-07-15
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
WIS DATASTAGE
Fixed component ID
5724Q36DS
Applicable component levels
R801 PSY
UP
R810 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 October 2021