Direct links to fixes
8.0.0.0-WS-BPM-IFPI18805
Version 8.5 Refresh Pack 5 for the IBM Business Process Manager products
Download Version 8.0.1 Fix Pack 3 for the IBM Business Process Manager products
Version 8.5 Refresh Pack 6 for the IBM Business Process Manager products
Version 8.5.0 Fix Pack 2 for the IBM Business Process Manager products
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
You receive the following error messages in the logs: java.io.IOException: EDC5124I Too many open files. Depending on what IBM BPM was trying to do at the time, various other error messages might occur, related to files not being able to open due to too many open files in the JVM. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express
Local fix
Monitor number of files descriptors for bpm.lock file - when number gets close to limit value, restart server.
Problem summary
File handle is not closed out appropriately on some cluster members, resulting in an "EDC5124I Too many open files" error message.
Problem conclusion
A fix for IBM BPM V8.0.1.2 is available that fixes the error by properly closing out the file handle when appropriate. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for PI18805: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2. Select APAR or SPR, enter PI18805, and click Continue. When you download fix packages, ensure that you also download the readme file for each fix. Review each readme file for additional installation instructions and information about the fix.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
PI18805
Reported component name
BPM ADV FOR Z/O
Reported component ID
5655Y0200
Reported release
801
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2014-05-27
Closed date
2014-07-18
Last modified date
2014-07-18
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
BPM ADV FOR Z/O
Fixed component ID
5655Y0200
Applicable component levels
R801 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2021