PM66577: Directory merges of the VOB root directory are not performed when saved

Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 04 (8.0.0.4) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 11 (8.0.0.11) for 8.0
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Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (8.0.0.13) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 14 (8.0.0.14) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 15 (8.0.0.15) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 16 (8.0.0.16) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 17 (8.0.0.17) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 18 (8.0.0.18) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 19 (8.0.0.19) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 20 (8.0.0.20) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 21 (8.0.0.21) for 8.0

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When performing a directory merge of the VOB root directory from
  a branch to main with IBM Rational ClearTeam Explorer (CTE) does
  not work. The differences can be found and resolved however they
  are never merged to the main branch. The resulting version of
  the directory on the main branch is identical to its
  predecessor.
  
  WORKAROUND:
  None.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Directory merges of the VOB root directory are not performed
  when saved
  

Problem conclusion

• A fix is available in ClearCase version 8.0.0.4
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  CLEARCASE UNIX

• Fixed component ID

  5724G2901

Applicable component levels

• R712 PSN

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