A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If a runmqsc command is used with ALTER CHANNEL SSLCIPH('') to clear a previously used CipherSpec it then fails with error message "AMQ8242: SSLCIPH definition wrong." whilst running IBM Websphere MQ 5.3.1.13."
Local fix
Problem summary
The 'empty' CipherSpec used for clearing this attribute was missing in MQ's internal CipherSpec list.
Problem conclusion
The missing CipherSpecused for clearing this attribute has been added to the internal CipherSpec list.
Temporary fix
Redefine the channel usingthe 'DEFINE CHANNEL ... REPLACE' command in runmqsc instead of 'ALTER CHANNEL' will circumvent this problem.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT21677
Reported component name
WEBS MQ NSS ITA
Reported component ID
5724A3902
Reported release
531
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-08-02
Closed date
2017-08-04
Last modified date
2017-08-04
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
WEBS MQ NSS ITA
Fixed component ID
5724A3902
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSFKSJ","label":"WebSphere MQ"},"Component":"","ARM Category":[],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"5.3.1","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
31 March 2023