JR49710: Double-byte characters added to database by dataload utility sho w up as ????

7.0.0.9 for Developer Express
7.0.0.9 for Developer Professional
7.0.0.9 for Developer Enterprise
7.0.0-WS-WCServer-FP009

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When the data loader utility is used for noun format XML file
  data load and the file contains double-byte characters, the
  double-byte text shows up as ???? in the database.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce users on v7.0 who data load double-byte
  characters.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Double-byte characters added to database by dataload utility
  show up as ????
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Data shows up as ???, resulting in incorrect values displayed on
   storefront and Management Center.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• When the XML handler converts the input string to a business
  object, it will now correctly handle the double-byte encoding.
  

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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