JR53967: Boosting extension index fields does not affect search results.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When boosting on a field from an extension index while querying
  the CatalogEntry index, there are no relevancy changes.
  
  For example, for the following query:
  q=*:*&bf=inv_strlocqty_10051_10238^10&defType=edismax&debugQuery
  =true&fl=inv_strlocqty_10051_10238&fq=inv_strlocqty_10051_10238[
  1%20*]
  
  The generated XML response shows that it is trying to boost on a
   value of 0 (even if the field does not have 0 set for its
  value), resulting in no effect from boosting:
  
  0.0 = float(inv_strlocqty_10051_10238)=0.0
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce Version 7 users who have an extension index
  (Inventory, Price, etc.) and want to boost relevancy scores for
  fields from the extension index.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Boosting extension index fields does not affect search results.
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Products are not displayed in the desired sequence.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Support is added to allow boosting by field coming from an
  extension index.
  

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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