JR50161: Search feature is disabled after upgrading to fixpack 7.0.0.8 without installing WC FEP 7

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 upgrading to Commerce V7 Fixpack 8, if not upgrading to
  Feature pack 7, search is effectively disabled. The runtime
  check for search enablement always returns false unless FEP7
  foundation is enabled.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
   IT users
  
   PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
   Search feature is disabled after upgrading to fixpack 7.0.0.8
  without installing WC FEP 7
  
   BUSINESS IMPACT:
   WC Search stops working with fixpak 8 only
  
   RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Install APAR JR50161, this changes the runtime check to
  correctly return the search enablement status.
  
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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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