Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When you run the BPMGetSnapshotAcronym command and the name of a snapshot is incorrectly specified, you see the following NullPointerException: Stack trace: BPMGetSnapsho I BPMGetSnapshotAcronym failed due to: null java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.bpm.pal.commands.CommandServiceImpl. snapshotGetAcronym(CommandServiceImpl.java:1827) at com.ibm.bpm.pal.commands.impl.internal.BPMGetSnapshotAcronym. execute(BPMGetSnapshotAcronym.java:55) at com.ibm.ws.management.cmdframework.impl.RemoteCommandMgrImpl. adminCmdExecute(RemoteCommandMgrImpl.java:335) at com.ibm.ws.management.cmdframework.impl.RemoteCommandMgrImpl. execute(RemoteCommandMgrImpl.java:292) PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express
Local fix
Verify the snapshot name in Process Center or Process Admin Console.
Problem summary
When you enter an incorrect snapshot name as a parameter of the BPMGetSnapshotAcronym command, you receive a NullPointerException because the snapshot cannot be found. However, the message you receive doesn't indicate what the problem is and what causes it.
Problem conclusion
A fix that shows you a message indicating that you must use the correct snapshot name is planned for inclusion in IBM BPM V8.5.7 cumulative fix 2017.03. To determine whether the cumulative fix is available and download it if it is, complete the following steps on Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral): 1. On the Select product tab, select WebSphere as the product group, IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the WebSphere options, All as the installed version, and All as the platform, and then click Continue. 2. In the Text field, enter "cumulative fix", and click Continue.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
JR57127
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
857
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-12-14
Closed date
2017-03-01
Last modified date
2017-03-01
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Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R857 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021