Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Upgrading from WebSphere Application Server v8.5 to v9.0 failed in the post migration step with the message: java.lang.NumberFormatException: For input string: "*" Tracing implied the failure occurred while parsting the virtualhosts.xml file when it came across a HostAlias entry where port"*", such as: <aliases xmi:id="HostAlias_1462712271633" hostname="subdomain.yourdomain.com" port="*"/> WebSphere Knowledge Center documentation indicates that the asterisk/wildcard is a valid value for port.
Local fix
Temporarily delete the HostAlias with the port="*" or update the port value with a numeric value then re-run the post migration step. Once successfully migrated, redefine the HostAlias with port="*".
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Migration Toolkit V9.0 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NumberFormatException occurs while * * running WASPostUpgrade while * * processing virtual hosts. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** WASPostUpgrade encounters a NumberFormatException while processing virtual hosts because a host alias has "*" specified as the value for a port. WASPostUpgrade is assuming that the port value must be an integer, even though * is a permissible value, so it does not guard against this possibility.
Problem conclusion
Migration was adjusted to handle non-integer port values correctly. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.2. 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
PH16438
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-09-04
Closed date
2019-10-24
Last modified date
2019-10-24
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R900 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 October 2021