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PK89794: BigDecimal constructor initializes an object incorrectly if the String argument contains DBCS digits or Unicode code points

A fix is available

Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.5.4

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • IBM Java APAR IZ53194, the java.math.BigDecimal constructor init
ialises a BigDecimal object incorrectly if the String argument c
ontains DBCS (double-byte character set) digits, or Unicode code
 points corresponding to digits. Subsequent operations on the ob
ject will yield incorrect results.

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • See Error Description

    



Problem conclusion


    

  • JRE Shipped in Rational Application Developer V7.5.4 has
been updated to include this fix.

    



Temporary fix


    

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PK89794
    • 

  • Reported component name
    RATL APP DEV WI
    • 

  • Reported component ID
    5724J1901
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  • Reported release
    752
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  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
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  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt
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  • Submitted date
    2009-06-24
    • 

  • Closed date
    2009-09-25
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2009-09-25
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    RATL APP DEV WI
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5724J1901
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Applicable component levels


    

  • R752  PSN
       UP
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            Modified date:
            

            25 September 2009
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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