Fixes are available
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
7.0.0.37: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 37
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
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APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Message BBOA9930W Invalid CICS release. Requires CICS TS 3.1+. appears when attempting access from WebSphere to CICS TS 5.1
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 and V8.0 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: User experiences an error and sees * * "BBOA9930W Invalid CICS release." while * * using a valid CICS release. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Currently valid CICS releases are determined by having a list of acceptable versions. When new CICS releases are delivered they do not appear on this list, and force the observed "Invalid CICS release" error when using the supplied PLT program BBOACPLT.
Problem conclusion
The code has been updated to treat all versions of CICS above CICS TS 3.1, including future releases, as acceptable releases. APAR PI15356 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Packs 7.0.0.37 and 8.0.0.10 of WebSphere Application Server. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 In addition, please refer to URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack PTF information.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI15356
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-04-07
Closed date
2014-09-08
Last modified date
2015-04-02
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
R700 PSY UI25330
UP15/03/13 P F503
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021