A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After taking the following actions on WebSphere Application Server Express and Base: 1. DataPower XC10 is configured for session persistance 2. From the WebSphere AdminConsole, disable eXtreme Scale session management 3. Save changes 4. Attempt to re-enable eXtreme Scale session management A 500 response appears in the adminConsole and the following exception is logged in the Systemout.log servlet E com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.servlet.ServletWrapper service SRVE0068E: isclite action java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.console.sessionmanagement.form.SessionManagementForm. setAttribute(SessionManagementForm.java:67) at com.ibm.ws.console.sessionmanagement.controller.ApplicationSessi onManagementController.getDetailForm(ApplicationSessionManagemen tController.java:113) at com.ibm.ws.console.sessionmanagement.controller.ApplicationSessi onManagementController.populateDetailForm(ApplicationSessionMana gementController.java:72) at com.ibm.ws.console.sessionmanagement.controller.ApplicationSessi onManagementController.perform(ApplicationSessionManagementContr oller.java:65)
Local fix
Short term work around until fix is applied: Navigate to server custom properties panel. Remove the custom property that has a name in the following format: <appName>,com.ibm.websphere.xs.sessionFilterProps Where <appName> is the name of the application.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of WebSphere Application * * Server Express or base WebSphere * * Application Server that are using * * WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 7.1. * * This problem applies specifically to the * * eXtreme Scale session management * * settings. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When you are using the eXtreme Scale * * session management settings panel, a * * 500 error and null pointer exception * * occur. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When eXtreme Scale session management is turned off, a custom property is not properly removed, which causes the null pointer exception and 500 error. The following exception is displayed in the log files: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.console.sessionmanagement.form.SessionManagementForm. setAttribute(SessionManagementForm.java:67) at
Problem conclusion
A code change has been made to correctly remove the custom property. Refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM21965
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
PM21965
Reported component name
XD EXTREME SCAL
Reported component ID
5724J3402
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-09-06
Closed date
2010-09-09
Last modified date
2010-09-09
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
XD EXTREME SCAL
Fixed component ID
5724J3402
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 September 2020