JR55151: NullPointerException occurs when service logger is enabled and you send a REST service from a browser

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If service logger is enabled and you send a REST service request
  from a browser, the null field in REST a call might cause a
  NullPointerException in the back end logging. This issue causes
  the REST call to fail because the service logger does not check
  for null values before logging.
  

Local fix

• Disable the service logger.
  

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce users on Version 7 Feature Pack 8 who use
  REST calls with service logger enabled.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  NullPointerException occurs when service logger is enabled and
  you send a REST service from a browser
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  REST call might fail if service logger is enabled.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Added a null field check before logging.
  

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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