JR47491: CMVC 230022 - This fix is to avoid errors when using Catalog Entry web service to update multiple attribute values

7.0.0.9 for Developer Express
7.0.0.9 for Developer Professional
7.0.0.9 for Developer Enterprise
7.0.0-WS-WCServer-FP009
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 Fix Pack

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When using the Catalog Entry web service to load attribute
  values of more than one type (e.g. String and Float values), the
   service may fail with errors.  The errors will indicate a
  conflict between the data types.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce users on V7,0 that are making use of the
  Catalog Entry web service with attributes having different data
  types.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Catalog Entry web service fails when multiple attribute values
  of more than one type are specified in the request.
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Business users may not be able to easily update catalog entries.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• The mediator code used by the Change Catalog Entry web service
  was corrected to properly consider the different data types for
  all attribute values specified in the service.
  
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  The latest available maintenance information can be obtained
  from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
  

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

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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