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IBM Enterprise Records 5.2.1 Readme files and fixed APARs

Release Notes


Abstract

This document provides links to all the Readme files of each release (interim fixes, limited availability fixes, and fix packs) and the list of APARs that are fixed in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.

Content

The following table lists the Enterprise Records 5.2.1 releases to date along with the links to respective Readme files:
 
Serial No.Fix packsInterim fixes
1
Release date: 06 April 2018
Release date: 15 February 2018
 
2

5.2.1.1 interim fix 2

Format: PDF
Release date: 08 March 2019
 
3

5.2.1.1 Limited availability fix 1

Format: HTML
Release date: 15 March 2019
 
4

5.2.1.1 Limited availability fix 2

Format: HTML
Release date: 25 April 2019
 
5

5.2.1.1 Limited availability fix 3

Format: PDF
Release date: 14 August 2019
 
6

5.2.1.1 interim fix 3

Format: HTML
Release date: 13 September 2019
 
7

5.2.1.1 Limited availability fix 4

Format: PDF
Release date: 08 November 2019
 
8

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 2

Format: PDF
Release date: 23 July 2019
 
9

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 3

Format: PDF
Release date: 12 December 2019

5.2.1.3 Limited availability fix 1

Format: PDF 
Release date: 29 January 2020
 
10

5.2.1.3 interim fix 1

Format: PDF
Release date: 23 April 2020
 
11

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 4

Format: PDF
Release date: 26 June 2020
Format: PDF
Release date: 29 July 2020
 
12
Format: PDF
Release date: 28 August 2020
 
13
Format: PDF
Release date: 25 September 2020
 
14

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 5

Format: PDF
Release date: 18 December 2020
Release date: 29 January 2021
 
15
Release date: 26 March 2021
 
16
Format: PDF
Release date: 16 April 2021
 
17
5.2.1.5 interim fix 4
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 30 April 2021
 
18
Format: PDF
Release date: 17 August 2021
 
19
5.2.1.5 interim fix 6
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 10 September 2021
 
20
5.2.1.5 interim fix 7
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 15 October 2021
 
21
5.2.1.5 interim fix 8
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 26 November 2021
 
22
5.2.1.5 interim fix 9
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 17 December 2021
 
23

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 6

Format: PDF
Release date: 25 June 2021
Format: PDF
Release date: 16 August 2021
 
24
5.2.1.6 interim fix 2
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 03 September 2021
 
25
5.2.1.6 interim fix 3
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 01 October 2021
 
26
5.2.1.6 interim fix 4
Readme: Not applicable
Release date: 02 November 2021
 
27

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 7

Format: PDF
Release date: 17 December 2021
 
Format: PDF
Release date: 26 October 2023
28

Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 8

Format: PDF
Release date: 24 June 2022
Format: PDF
Release date: 29 July 2022
29
Format: PDF
Release date: 20 October 2022
30
Format: PDF
Release date: 16 December 2022
31
Format: PDF
Release date: 14 April 2023
32
Format: PDF
Release date: 23 June2023
33
Format: PDF
Release date: 15 December 2023
34
Format: PDF
Release date: 03 Oct 2024
35
Format: PDF
Release date: 30 July 2024
36
Format: PDF
Release date: 13 December 2024
37
Format: PDF
Release date: 23 June 2025
38
Format: PDF
Release date: 29 July 2025
39
Format: PDF
Release date: 09 December 2025

 

 
The following tables give details of the APARs fixed in Enterprise Records 5.2.1:
 
  • Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APAR)
  • Program Management Record Number (PMR)
  • Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT)
Table 1: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ447456722122000User interfaceUndeclare action does not produce the correct auditing information
PJ4485913763999649User interfaceDownloads metadata does not display in the System Properties in the Document Information pane or in the Properties dialog box
PJ4488287347019866Configuration managerEnterprise Records 5.2.0 configureFPOS fails with Null pointer exception
PJ4491918566122000APIContext search returns wrong results
PJ4492985600122000User interfaceFile plan does not expand automatically
PJ4494718611122000HoldsDynamic holds that use content search gives wrong results
PJ4495521959999866DispositionRecords are not being deleted by basic disposition. Fixed this issue with null check-in RMOperations
PJ4506871064,L6Q,000User interfaceEnterprise Records holds screen properties values do not get displayed
PJ4514876997442000APIA validation error in declaring records when Bulk Declaration Service API is used. This problem is fixed in the validator of categories.
PJ45151TS000074774APIUsing a record subclass with a name, that is, an SQL keyword causes SQL problems in the inner join.
 
Table 2: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 1Due to an installer issue, all files are not getting installed correctly. This is causing potential issues in the Configuration Manager in a new installation.
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45199
53864,000,738
User interfaceIn some cases, when an item is selected, the Reviewer name of the item changes on the Browse pane.
Table 3: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
NoneNot applicableCompatibilityContent Platform Engine 5.5.2 compatibility except for the FilePlan tool
NoneNot applicableCompatibilityIBM Content Navigator 3.0.5 compatibility
Table 4: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 interim fix 2
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45569TS001658056WorkflowItems do not get deleted from a workflow after the approve step acts strange
PJ45570TS001758435AddonsDOD and DOD classified changes for reflexive ID
PJ45571TS001758435User interfaceDOD and DOD classified changes for reflexive ID
PJ45587TS001940136CompatibilityContent Platform Engine 5.5.2 compatibility with the FilePlan tool
Table 5: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 limited availability fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45593TS001946127Workflow user interfaceWhen selecting the Reject option for a document in an Enterprise Records destruction workflow in IBM Content Navigator, documents further down in the workflow are also populated with Reject.
Table 6: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 limited availability fix 2
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45679TS001950567User interfaceHistory in RM Audit does not appear
PJ45681TS001390181User interfaceEnterprise Records opens incorrect revision of document as Record Content
PJ45730TS001359639User interfaceMulti-value columns are not exportable from a content list
Table 7: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 limited availability fix 3
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45678TS001971264Advanced dispositionThe disposition schedule is based on a Cut-off equal to 'box record date' but somehow the cut-off date is 12 hrs before the box record date.
PJ45755TS002451690Advanced dispositionWhile generating a transcript in the destroy workflow, an error is displayed
PJ45791TS002247482Advanced dispositionArrayIndexOutOfBounds error if you do not page through the destroy approval page of a workflow
Table 8: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 interim fix 3
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45678TS001971264Advanced dispositionThe disposition schedule is based on a Cut-off equal to ‘box record date’ but the cut-off date is 12 hrs before the box record date.
PJ45714TS001836309Record managementWhen sorting records using the Container ID column, the records are not displayed correctly.
PJ45755TS002451690Advanced dispositionWhile generating a transcript in the destroy workflow, an error is displayed.
PJ45791TS002247482Advanced dispositionIf you do not go through the destroy approval pages of a workflow, you get an ArrayIndexOutOfBounds error.
Table 9: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.1 limited availability fix 4
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45827TS001949440User interfaceChoice List displays 'value' in the Enterprise Records (IER) desktop search result instead of 'display name'
Table 10: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 2
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45593TS001946127User interfaceWhen selecting the Reject option in an Enterprise Records destruction workflow in IBM Content Navigator, there can be a visual issue where records further down the list occasionally erroneously show as reject as well.
PJ45679TS001950567User interfaceHistory in RM Audit does not appear
PJ45681TS001390181User interfaceEnterprise Records opens incorrect revision of document as Record Content
PJ45730TS001359639User interfaceMulti-value columns are not exportable from a content list
Table 11: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 3
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45571TS001645964WorkflowThe Create Record Folder workflow that uses IBM Content Navigator cannot be completed
PJ45823TS001113552User interfaceThe Enterprise Records plug-in does not sort accurately
PJ45827TS001949440User interfaceThe Choice list displays values instead of the display names in the Enterprise Records desktop
Not applicableNot applicableCompatibilityContent Platform Engine 5.5.4
Not applicableNot applicableCompatibilityIBM Content Navigator 3.0.7
Table 12: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.3 limited availability fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45831TS002949399Fixed content device sweepAccept the Need Approval parameter value 'Yes'
PJ45845TS002872920Fixed content device sweepHandle the Indefinite and Permanent retention in fixed content device sweep
Table 13: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.3 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45831TS002949399WorkflowApproval 'Yes' is not routing the work item for approval
PJ45845TS002872920Fixed content device sweepHandle the Indefinite and Permanent retention in fixed content device sweep
PJ46009TS003403638DispositionFixed content device sweep report includes documents that are already sent for disposition
PJ46064TS003592244DispositionFixed content device sweep fails to run when a profile name is given
Table 14: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 4
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ45831TS002949399Fixed content device sweep
The Need Approval parameter does not get applied even when the value is 'Yes'

Workaround: Enter “true” in the field value instead of Yes.
PJ45845TS002872920Fixed content device sweepThe Indefinite and Permanent types of retention are not handled in fixed content device sweep
PJ46009TS003403638Fixed content device sweepFixed content device sweep report includes documents that are already sent for disposition
PJ46064TS003592244Fixed content device sweepFixed content device sweep fails to run when a profile name is given
Table 15: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.4 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46097TS003897470Fixed content device sweepRM sub-categories are not recognized when configuring a fixed content device sweep profile
PJ46223TS003682005User interfaceWrong sorting order of the file plan after upgrading IBM Content Navigator to 3.0.7 interim fix 2
Table 16: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.4 limited availability fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46102TS003984122Cognos reportCognos report connection pool problem
Table 17: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.4 interim fix 2
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46102TS003984122Cognos reportCognos report connection pool problem
PJ46143TS003748867Fixed content device sweepRemoved the extra logging statements
Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) fixes
PSIRTAdvisory NumberDescription
PVR0226652ADV0025106Common API Call: CrossSiteScripting: Dynamically constructed HREF attribute
PVR0226655ADV0025107Common API Call: CrossSiteScripting.Reflected: Insecure Use of InnerHTML or OuterHTML
Table 18: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 5
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46101TS003911836Advance sweepThe auto-destroy transcript report link does not work
Table 19: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46223TS003682005User interfaceWrong sorting order of file plan after upgrading IBM Content Navigator to 3.0.7 interim fix 2
Table 20: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 2
VulnerabilityAreaDescription
 User interfaceCommon API Call: CrossSiteScripting: HTML injection using InnerHTML in VueJS
Table 21: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 3
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46285TS005048625User interfacePerformance issue while loading the file plan
 
Table 22: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 4
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if004
Table 23: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 5
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if005
Table 24: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 6
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if006
Table 25: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 7
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if007
Table 26: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 8
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if008
Table 27: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.5 interim fix 9
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5215-ier-if009
 
Table 28: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 6
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46223TS003682005User interfaceIssue with sorting order of the File Plans after upgrading IBM Content Navigator to 3.0.7 interim fix 2
PJ46239TS004694796User interfaceAdd Record Category / Declare Physical Record buttons disappear after the Import Export Migration tool is used
PJ46247TS004691626User interfaceIssue with sorting order of the results displayed in Search and Workflow panel
PJ46285TS005048625User interfaceEnterprise Records slows down while opening FilePlan
 
PJ46286TS005200560User interfaceThe out-of-the-box (OOTB) Relocate action does not work in Enterprise Records desktop
Not applicableNot applicableUser interfaceCommon API Call: CrossSiteScripting: HTML injection using InnerHTML in VueJS
Table 29: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.6 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46289TS005204193User interfaceSearch from Favorites not working
PJ46315TS005565064User interfaceComments are not saved for work items
 
Table 30: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.6 interim fix 2
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5216-ier-if002
 
Table 31: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.6 interim fix 3
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5216-ier-if003
 
Table 32: Enterprise Records 5.2.1.6 interim fix 4
Container installation only
  • Traditional installation: Not applicable
  • Container installation: Updated the base image
    • Enterprise Records image tag: ga-5216-ier-if004
Table 33: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 7
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46191TS004688471User interfaceCustom Record Entry Templates do not work
PJ46289TS005204193User interfaceSearch from Favorites does not work
PJ46315TS005565064User interfaceChanges do not reflect after saving the comments in Enterprise work items
PJ46435TS005531927User interfaceDoes not allow RELOCATE a Record Category
PJ46439TS006498842ConfigurationError while trying to create an Enterprise Records profile
Table 34: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.7 interim fix 1Added support for IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 21.0.3-IF026 Operator.APARPMRAreaDescriptionPJ47138TS012606945Basic SweepsIssues while running Recurring BDS Task.PJ47181TS012723832IER SearchPerformance issues while performing search in IER 5.2.1.7Table 35: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1 fix pack 8
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46496TS007723072ConfigurationAdded the ability to run all the conditional Holds together at one go. Earlier, you could select only a single Hold record.
PJ46508TS008430368Command-line sweep

After upgrading Enterprise Records from 5.2.1.5 interim fix 3 to 5.2.1 fix pack 7 (5.2.1.7), fixed the following:

  • Profile related issue
  • Advanced sweep: Container GUID related issue
PJ46599TS008563054User interfaceAfter upgrading Enterprise Records to 5.2.1 fix pack 6 (5.2.1.6): When you restore the profiles from the backed-up folder and run the basic disposition sweep from command-line, it results in an error.
PJ46609TS008101832User interfaceHold Sweep runs in loops
Table 36: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 1
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46612TS009093432File PlanInvestigate a sorting issue in OpenContainerService
Internal defectNot applicableFile Plan recordsHome Location field: Added the actual name of home location instead of the addedOn property for physical records
Internal defectNot applicableContent Platform Engine SweepReplaced ABC template with obj template
Table 37: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 2PSIRTAdvisory NumberDescriptionPVR0375891ADV0060724org.eclipse.jetty.io_9.3.9.v20160517.jar (Publicly disclosed vulnerability found by WhiteSource)PVR0375890ADV0060723org.eclipse.jetty.io_9.3.9.v20160517.jar (Publicly disclosed vulnerability found by WhiteSource)PVR0375894ADV0060727xalan-2.7.0.jar (Publicly disclosed vulnerability found by WhiteSource)Table 38: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 3
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46929TS010640697User interfaceIER Search result is not displayed when include subclasses option is unchecked
PJ46935TS010881665File Plan ToolCustomer was unable to see Add Record Volume or Add physical Records in to Imported Record Folders
PJ46736TS010128179User interfaceAction Filter is not working in IER Tool
 
Table 39: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 4Added post qualification support to create a search template that saves required fields. 
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ46618TS009127242File Plan ToolFilePlanImportExportTool-Configuration
PJ47031Not ApplicableUser interfaceConfiguration Pane as default does not display anything
PJ46976TS010861206WorkflowDoing a double approval does not transfer decisions from the first approval to the second
PJ46953TS011142535User interfaceRetention period in Advance Disposition Sweep only display one digit
PJ47070TS012826108User interfaceFilter issue on IER configuration pane
Internal DefectNot ApplicableRMTransfer Toollog4j reference in RMTransfer Tool
PJ46965TS011123870User interfaceThe “Required” property values in a search template are not being reflected on the search template.
Table 40: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 5
APARPMRAreaDescription
PJ47138TS012606945Basic Disposition SweepIssues while running Recurring BDS Task
PJ47098TS012557535IER SearchFix the issue with null pointer exception in Simple Search menu
Internal DefectNot ApplicableJARM APIImproved error message for when JARM cannot find a workflow
Internal DefectNot ApplicableIER UIPagination enabled on IER Search Tab
PJ47226TS014710248IER UIOne of the features is not working in Choice List properties (On-Prem only)
PJ47227TS014733542IER SweepsError appears while assigning disposition schedule to record folder (On-Prem only)
Table 41: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 6
APARPMRAreaDescription
DT380009TS015570432IER SearchQueries executed from IER desktop only behave different to any other ICN desktop
Internal DefectNot ApplicableIER Application PluginEnterprise Records Plugin Save Error
PJ47216TS014753369IER-ContainersOption to disable read-only root file system
Internal DefectTS014907084IER-ContainersILS annotations in FNCM S operator for “cp4ba” licenses
DT387352TS014306621IER WorkflowDestroy workflow: limits for F_Subject Field can be increased from 80 to 255 characters
 Note: DT387352(This Apar is release for On-Prem only)
Table 41: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 7 
APARPMRAreaDescription
Internal DefectNot ApplicableIER Application PluginUpgrade to xalan 2.7.3
DT385838TS015726673IER Application PluginBasic schedule Recurring sweep task is fixed through task manager
Internal DefectNot ApplicableIER Application PluginMake IER application work when CSP feature is turned on
Internal DefectNot ApplicableIER Application PluginReorder the advanced disposition options in the dropdown to align with their usage sequence.
 
Table 42: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 8
APARPMRAreaDescription
DT422538TS018351404IER Sweeps
IER folder delete issue-Modify the system to allow the deletion of an IER folder even after it has been swept. Refer to the following technote for a procedure to resolve this issue:
DT438819TS017620897IER Application PluginAdd a constant for the reportResultsId to ensure that the Cognos report is properly cleaned up when the user click on Back to Parameters button
DT418755TS017878286IER Application PluginAdded the option to allow the reviewer field to use the user-defined choice list instead of the LDAP picker, giving the user the option to choose a reviewer from the list they have created. The choices must be valid LDAP user entries.
 
Table 43: APARs resolved in Enterprise Records 5.2.1.8 interim fix 10
APARPMRAreaDescription
DT435213TS017922178IER SweepsAdvanced Scheduled tasks stop due to maxLocks
DT446748TS019880780IER Application PluginDynamic holds cannot be updated after the hold has been run once.

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