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

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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.
    
     -------------------------------------------------------------
     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

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    JR46280

  • Reported component name

    WC BUS EDITION

  • Reported component ID

    5724I3800

  • Reported release

    700

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2013-04-10

  • Closed date

    2013-08-29

  • Last modified date

    2015-05-01

  • 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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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2015