A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If the rpm package file was renamed like : mv less-382-1.aix5.1.ppc.rpm less_382_1.aix5.1.ppc.rpm (see dashes replace by underscores) smit install_latest and select that package will fail to install with : The following packages were requested for installation but are not valid RPM packages: less-382-1
Local fix
The package file name must start with the output of what rpm -qp <package_file> returns.
Problem summary
RPM FAILS TO INSTALL VIA SMIT IF IT WAS RENAMED
Problem conclusion
In testing for illegal RPM names allow for RPM renaming.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV04479
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-04
Closed date
2011-08-04
Last modified date
2013-04-07
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
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U844883
UP11/10/07 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U844883 bos.rte.install 5.3.11.8
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 April 2013