JR40067: After changing the information provider job in ISD Console, it switches back to the original job.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 8.5 Fix Pack 2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• DataStage appears to automatically switch back to the old job.
  The only (unacceptable) workaround (to date) is to delete the
  whole operation and redefine it.
  

Local fix

• The only (unacceptable) workaround (to date) is to delete the
  whole operation and redefine it.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  USERS AFFECTED:
  Users who change the information provider in an ISD application
  from one DS job to a different DS job that has identical
  parameters.
  ****************************************************************
  PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
  After changing the information provider in an ISD application to
  a different DS job and saving the application, the provider
  switches back to the previous DS job.
  ****************************************************************
  RECOMMENDATION:
  Install IIS 8.5 FP2 or upgrade to IIS 8.7
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• Changed code to update internal data structure to contain new
  job information.  This also causes the UI screen panel to be
  refreshed.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R870 PSY

     UP