JR46280: getFooter method in BIConfigRegistry.java returns a null value

7.0.0-WS-WCServer-FP009
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.8 Fix Pack
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 Fix Pack

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Multiple BI providers can be configured in the BIConfig.xml
  file.  When multiple stores exist, and different providers are
  configured for those stores, an incorrect pairing of store and
  provider might be created. This incorrect pairing can lead to
  a null value being returned in the getFooter method in
  BIConfigRegistry.java when data is retrieved from the
  configuration file.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

•  USERS AFFECTED:
   Users utilizing the BIConfigRegistry getFooter API
  
   PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
   The getFooter method in BIConfigRegistry.java may return a null
  value when retrieving data from the Coremetrics configuration
  file.
  
  
   BUSINESS IMPACT:
   Business may not be able to properly communicate storefront
  usage data to the correct analytics provider.
  
   RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• The code was modified to ensure that only valid pairings are
  considered when multiple providers exist.
  
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   The latest available maintenance information can be obtained
  from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote:
   http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
  

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

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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