Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In the web IBM Process Designer, merging is necessary on the server when you concurrently edit artifacts. If artifacts are read when outstanding edits haven't been sent to the repository, you receive the following internal server error: RestHelper E com.ibm.bpm.rest.util.RestHelper getExceptionResponse <Null Message> java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.bpmsdk.rest.pub.asset.AssetsResource.getDisplayName(Asse tsResource.java:309) at com.ibm.bpmsdk.rest.pub.asset.AssetsResource.getAssets(AssetsRes ource.java:208) at com.ibm.bpmsdk.rest.pub.asset.AssetsResource.getAssets(AssetsRes ource.java:119) PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express
Local fix
Problem summary
If artifacts are read when outstanding edits haven't been sent to the repository, merging is necessary to keep artifact cohesive. The merging logic relies on the presence of artifact constructors with particular signatures. You received the error because the following artifacts are missing the proper constructors and, therefore, can't be merged properly: Process app or toolkit settings Localization resource Theme Web service
Problem conclusion
A fix that adds the missing constructors to the affected artifacts is planned for inclusion in IBM BPM V8.5.7 cumulative fix 2016.12. To determine whether the cumulative fix is available and download it if it is, complete the following steps on Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral): 1. On the Select product tab, select WebSphere as the product group, IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the WebSphere options, All as the installed version, and All as the platform, and then click Continue. 2. In the Text field, enter "cumulative fix?, and click Continue.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
JR56824
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
857
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-10-21
Closed date
2016-11-18
Last modified date
2016-11-18
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Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R857 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2021