JR55963: eSpot REST API runs all web activities that are assigned to the e-Marketing Spot

7.0.0.0-WS-WC70Fep8Server-IFJR55963
7.0.0.0-WS-WC70Fep8Developer-IFJR55963

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When multiple web activities are assigned to an e-Marketing
  spot, the /store/{storeId}/espot/{name} REST API returns
  recommendations from all the web activities. The eSpot REST API
  also ignores the parameters DM_DisplayContent,
  DM_DisplayCategories, and DM_DisplayProducts.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce Version 7.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  eSpot REST API runs all web activities that are assigned to the
  e-Marketing Spot
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Unexpected recommendations are displayed in a storefront
  e-Marketing Spot.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• The eSpot REST API was fixed to use the values of
  DM_DisplayContent, DM_DisplayCategories, and DM_DisplayProducts
  if they are provided. The REST API was also fixed to show the
  applicable recommendations only.
  

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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