JR58193: Hung threads and high CPU usage due to hashmap of CatalogOverrideHelper

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• You might encounter high CPU usage or hung threads with an
  executing stack similar to the following message:
  
  at java.util.HashMap.findNonNullKeyEntry()
  at java.util.HashMap.getEntry()
  at java.util.HashMap.get()
  at <method>
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  WebSphere Commerce Version 7 Feature Pack 8.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Hung threads and high CPU usage due to hashmap of
  CatalogOverrideHelper
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  Storefront does not return correct results for catalog entries
  with override descriptions.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Updated logic to use ConcurrentHashMap instead of HashMap to
  avoid the issue.
  

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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