Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
LogViewer not able to write logViewer.pos file
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: LogViewer cannot write to * * logViewer.pos file * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When trying to run LogViewer using the -resume and -resumable commands with no pre-existing position file (ie. logViewer.pos, the default .pos file used if no .pos file is specified), an error will be thrown saying that "LogViewer cannot write to logViewer.pos file" because the file does not exist.
Problem conclusion
The code was updated to create a new .pos file if it does not already exist. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.17 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
To workaround the issue, the user can manually create their own logViewer.pos file (or the .pos file they have specified in their -resumable and -resume commands) before running the LogViewer command with -resume and -resumable.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH20314
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-12-16
Closed date
2020-01-20
Last modified date
2020-01-20
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
R900 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021