SE54373: In an RPGLE calc spec result field if 2 operands are specified and 1 is being defined, a Null Pointer Exception occurs

Rational Developer for i 9.0

APAR status

• Closed as fixed if next.

Error description

• In an RPGLE source, result fields in calc specification can be
  defined as new field by having their, length and decimals
  specified on the same spec.  If a second operand is specified in
  the same result field section of the calc spec the parser
  becomes confused and a  NullPointerException results.
  

Local fix

• n/a
  

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: RD Power users who edit RPGLE source with    *
  *                 the live outline view.                       *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: In an RPGLE calc spec result field if   *
  *                      two operands are specified and one is   *
  *                      being defined, a Null Pointer           *
  *                      Exception occurs.                       *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  In an RPGLE source, result fields in calc specification can
  be defined as a new field by having their length and decimals
  specified on the same spec.  If a second operand is specified
  in the same result field section of the calc spec the parser
  becomes confused and a NullPointerException results.
  
  This problem is fixed in RDi 9.0.
  

Problem conclusion

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

  RPG/COBOL DEV T

• Fixed component ID

  5724Y9901

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

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