A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Package BASEDIR is /1.3.0 when using # pkgadd -P /tmp/toto -d pkg-test.pkg 1st install goes to => /tmp/toto/1.3.0 2nd goes to => /tmp/toto/tmp/toto/1.3.0 3rd goes to => /tmp/toto/tmp/toto/tmp/toto/1.3.0
Local fix
Remove the basedir before installing new package. This cannot be applied if the new package is an update.
Problem summary
PKGADD -P APPEND PATH IN LOOP IF THE PKG IS ALREADY INSTALLED
Problem conclusion
Use a new variable to ensure basedir value doesnt change
Temporary fix
Comments
5300-10 - use AIX APAR IZ91021 5300-11 - use AIX APAR IZ91105 5300-12 - use AIX APAR IZ91200 6100-03 - use AIX APAR IZ93976 6100-04 - use AIX APAR IZ93975 6100-05 - use AIX APAR IZ93371 6100-06 - use AIX APAR IZ93086 6100-06 - use AIX APAR IZ83354 7100-00 - use AIX APAR IZ84241
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ91105
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2010-12-16
Closed date
2010-12-16
Last modified date
2013-04-17
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 U840369
UP11/02/22 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U840369 bos.svpkg 5.3.11.1
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 April 2013