A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
According to the KC below, the session manager cannot initialize the application, and the application does not start if both the defaultCookieSettings and tuningParams attributes are not set. https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ja/SSEQ TP_9.0.5/com.ibm.websphere.base.doc/ae/txml_sessionmgt.html In PI78540, the session manager prints the following message. Additionally, the application can start even if an exception is thrown. -------------------------------------------------- WASSe ssion E WsSessionMgrComponentImpl initSessionManagerConfigFromRCS Missing Session Manager element tuningParams or defaultCookieSettings java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.session.WsSessionM grComponentImpl.initSessionManagerConfigFromRCS(WsSessionMgrComp onentImpl.java:604) at com.ibm.ws.session.WsSessionMgrComponent Impl.getSessionMgrConfig(WsSessionMgrComponentImpl.java:781) at com.ibm.ws.session.WsSessionContextRegistry.getSMC(WsSessionC ontextRegistry.java:167) at com.ibm.ws.session.SessionContextRe gistry.getSessionContext(SessionContextRegistry.java:139) ------ --------------------------------------------
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Session manager throw * * java.lang.NullPointerException when * * contexts are missing from session * * management configuration * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When defaultCookieSettings or tuningParams attributes are not set in server.xml, Session manager may result java.lang.NullPointerException.
Problem conclusion
Code changes were made to prompt better messages and indicate default session settings are used. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.18 and 9.0.5.3. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH20275
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-12-13
Closed date
2020-02-24
Last modified date
2020-02-24
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 APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
R900 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021