Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When created into oracle as CHAR(n CHAR), the column is imported as n*3+2 and padded with spaces. The spaces are not required.
Local fix
Convert to Varchar to trim directly.
Problem summary
CHAR columns are padded with spaces.
Problem conclusion
Length of buffer was increased to handle UTF8, but was also being used later as the number of bytes to convert to selected charset. Changed to use the length returned from Oracle API.
Temporary fix
Use VARCHAR
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR40242
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-07-29
Closed date
2011-08-04
Last modified date
2013-09-10
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
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Document Information
Modified date:
06 October 2021