Fixes are available
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
NullPointerException occurs when nameInRepository is not set in wimconfig.xml. This is what is seen in the failing wimconfig.xml: <config:baseEntries name="dc=ibm,dc=com"/> It should look like this: <config:baseEntries name="dc=ibm,dc=com" nameInRepository="dc=ibm,dc=com"/>
Local fix
Will have the customer add the nameInRepository manually. This can be done in the admin console under Global security > Federated repositories > dc=cat,dc=com Check the box that says "Distinguished name in the repository is different" but put in the same base entry, dc=cat,dc=com
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException occurs when * * nameInRepository is not set in * * wimconfig.xml. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** NullPointerException occurs when nameInRepository is not set in wimconfig.xml.
Problem conclusion
NullPointerException no longer occurs when nameInRepository is not set. nameInRepository will default to baseEntry name. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.16 and 9.0.5.0. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH05207
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-11-13
Closed date
2019-05-23
Last modified date
2019-05-23
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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
R900 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
11 January 2022