JR61070: JOB ABORTS WHEN DB2 CONNECTOR EXECUTES SQL CONTAINING DISTINCT FROM KEYWORDS

IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 11.7.1.1 (Fix Pack 1)
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IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 11.7.1.1 for Linux

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Job aborts when DB2 connector executes SQL containing DISTINCT
  FROM keywords
  

Local fix

• If "IS DISTINCT FROM" is replaced by "<>" the query executes
  successfully.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  USERS AFFECTED:
  DB2 connector users using user-defined functions
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  PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
  When SQL query defined in the DB2 connector properties contains
  'DISTINCT FROM' keywords, the connector will return wrong table
  name in operational metadata.
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  RECOMMENDATION
  Install patch for this APAR.
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• DB2 connector code has been altered so the table name in SQL
  query containing 'DISTINCT FROM' keywords is properly parsed.
  

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

  WIS DATASTAGE

• Fixed component ID

  5724Q36DS

Applicable component levels

• RB70 PSY

     UP

• RB71 PSY

     UP