JR56113: Sitemap always generates HTTP URLs for non static links

7.0.0.0-WS-WC70Fep8Developer-IFJR56113
7.0.0.0-WS-WC70Fep8Server-IFJR56113
7.0.0.9-WS-WCServer-IFJR56113
7.0.0.9-WS-WCDeveloper-IFJR56113

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• SitemapGenerate command does not use the proper scheme (HTTP or
  HTTPS) as configured in the struts configuration file for the
  Category and Product page links. The SitemapGenerate command
  always uses HTTP, which is not correct.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce Version 7 Feature Pack 8.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Sitemap always generates HTTP URLs for non static links
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Sitemaps are not generated properly, which affects SEO.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• The SitemapGenerate command will now read the HTTPS settings in
  the struts config file. If this is not specified in the struts
  config, then HTTP links are generated by default. The
  SitemapGenerate command will look for the HTTPS entry of the
  product display view and of the category display view. By
  default, the SitemapGenerate command will look for the default
  product display view (i.e. ProductDisplayView) and category
  display view (i.e. CategoryDisplayView) in struts. If the
  customers have custom view names for their products or category,
   then this information needs to be provided to the
  SitemapGenerate command through the new parameters
  productDisplayViewName and categoryDisplayViewName.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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