When global security is enabled in WebSphere® Application Server and admin_security=true is
set in the env_settings.ini file, if an incorrect WebSphere Application Server
administrator user name or password is specified in the env_settings.ini file
or in the command line, the command to stop the appsvr process will
fail.
Symptoms
The appsvr process remains running even if other processes that are related to the
product are stopped.
Causes
Incorrect WebSphere Application
Server administrator user name or password was provided.
Resolving the problem
Find out the process ID of the appsvr process. Issue kill -9 to
end the appsvr process. To avoid similar situation from happening, provide the correct WebSphere Application Server administrator user name and
password either in the env_settings.ini file or in the arguments of the
command.