Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Ø When using the Generate Migration Policy file in the Process Center console or using BPMCheckOrphanTokens command, an error occurs when generating the file. org.w3c.dom.DOMException: NOT_FOUND_ERR: An attempt is made to reference a node in a context where it does not exist. The issue happens when the target snapshot is missing an activity from the BPD.
Local fix
Ø None
Problem summary
ERROR DESCRIPTION - When you try to generate a migration policy file while you deploy a snapshot deployment in IBM Process Center, you receive the following error and the generation of the policy file is interrupted. org.w3c.dom.DOMException: NOT_FOUND_ERR: An attempt is made to reference a node in a context where it does not exist. PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express LOCAL FIX - None PROBLEM SUMMARY The following error is logged in the FFDC logs on the server side: org.w3c.dom.DOMException: NOT_FOUND_ERR: An attempt is made to reference a node in a context where it does not exist. at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.internalRemoveChild(Unknown Source) at org.apache.xerces.dom.ParentNode.removeChild(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.bpm.pal.action.OrphanTokenPolicyWriter.processOrphanToke nCollection(OrphanTokenPolicyWriter.java:213)
Problem conclusion
The fix is available in IBM BPM V8.5.6.0 cumulative fix 2 (CF02) thatcorrects the child node computation that occurs while generating the policy file. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR55157: 1.Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2.Select APAR or SPR, enter JR55157, and click Continue. When you download fix packages, ensure that you also download the readme file for each fix. Review each readme file for additional installation instructions and information about the fix.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
JR55157
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
856
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-01-22
Closed date
2016-03-14
Last modified date
2016-03-14
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
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R857 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021