Fixes are available
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
9.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 11
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Session affinity is broken by Intelligent Management enabled web servers and On Demand Routers when application servers clone IDs have been configured using Session Manager custom property HttpSessionCloneId.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server WAS ND edition- Virtual * * Enterprise/IM Component * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Custom property `HttpSessionCloneId` * * set at the Session Management scope is * * not honored by ODC resulting in broken * * affinity. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** On Demand Configuration (ODC) does not honor Session Management custom property HttpSessionCloneId, used to override application server clone IDs, resulting in broken session affinity by Intelligent Management enabled web servers and On Demand Routers.
Problem conclusion
On Demand Configuration (ODC) has been modified to properly honor Session Management custom property HttpSessionCloneId allowing Intelligent Management enabled web servers and On Demand Routers to maintain session affinity when the custom property has been used to override application server clone IDs. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.15 and 9.0.0.11. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH05544
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-11-20
Closed date
2019-02-19
Last modified date
2019-02-19
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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022