PH56499: A FAILURE TO START THE WEBSPHERE PLUGIN DOES NOT PRODUCE ADEQUATE MESSAGING.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When WebSphere's HTTP Plugin fails to start, there isn't any
  clear messaging within the IHS error log to help a customer to
  diagnose the problem.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Plugin Startup failure doesn't          *
  *                      provide adequate messaging              *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  When the plugin fails to start, the IHS error log needs to
  have extra messages to direct the user to review the plugin
  log for details.
  

Problem conclusion

• The Plugin has been updated so if it fails to start, a message
  is added to the IHS error log indicating the need to review
  the plugin log for more details.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  9.5.0.18 & 8.5.5.25. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels