PM57652: 'Compare to previous version' results in an internal error message for XML files

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Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 20 (8.0.0.20) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 21 (8.0.0.21) for 8.0

APAR status

• Closed as user error.

Error description

• When comparing an XML element to the previous version in IBM
  Rational ClearCase 8.x a dialogue box shows the following error:
  ---------------------------
  XML Diff Merge
  ---------------------------
  Internal Error in 'handle_end_root: stack is empty (was
  handle_start_root called?)'.
  
  Please report this problem to Rational Technical Support.
  ---------------------------
  OK
  ---------------------------
  
  WORKAROUND:
  None.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

• Error seen due to corrupted input file, which has been
  fixed. Application works as designed.
  

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Applicable component levels