Fixes are available
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
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
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Uninstalling application for update the uninstallation fails due to Null Pointer Exception. Which is in the following bug 304213-CacheManifest.getManifest returns null.
Local fix
NA
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The OSGi framework underlying the * * application server may return a null * * CachedManifest resulting in a * * NullPointerException. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The OSGi framework instance underlying the application server may return a null CachedManifest resulting in a NullPointerException, for example: NullPointerException at org.eclipse.core.runtime.internal.adaptor.CachedManifest.keys(Ca chedManifest.java:71) at org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.ManifestLocalization.ge tHeaders(ManifestLocalization.java:53) org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.AbstractBundle.getHeade rs(AbstractBundle.java:901) at org.apache.tuscany.sca.extensibility.equinox.EquinoxServiceDisco verer$ActiveBundleTracker.isProviderBundle(EquinoxServiceDiscove rer.java:105) at org.apache.tuscany.sca.extensibility.equinox.EquinoxServiceDisco verer$ActiveBundleTracker.addingBundle(EquinoxServiceDiscoverer. java:99) at ... The problem is documented and fixed per Eclipse bug 304213 [See https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=304213].
Problem conclusion
Apply APAR PI89196 to fix Eclispe bug 304213 in the OSGi runtime used by WebSphere Application Server. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.13. 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
PI89196
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
2017-10-20
Closed date
2017-11-08
Last modified date
2018-01-26
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
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022