PM59364: A field type Interger does not reconise a value if invalid value has previously been entered in CQ Web client

APAR status

• Closed as Permanent restriction.

Error description

• An integer field throws a validation error when float chart
  character for instance 13.5 is entered in the field. This is an
  expected behavior. However, if the user removes only the decimal
  part (.5) and presses save, the validation error still appears.
  
  This issue is easy to reproduce.
  
  Use defect tracking schema
  1-- Create a field type Integer
  2-- Place the field on the form
  3-- Open cq web and attempt to submit record with 12.5 in the
  new field and press save.
  Expected Result:- Validation error message appears. 'CRMUDOO64E
  The value 12.5 cannot be interpreted as an integer'.
  
  
  4-- remove the .5 and press save.
  Unexpected Result:- 'CRMUDOO64E The value 12.5 cannot be
  interpreted as an integer'
  
  Workaround:
  a-- remove the whole value
  b-- Enter valid number and save record.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  When inadvertently adding a decimal point to a ClearQuest
  Web integer field, a user can not save a record.  They must
  reenter the value completely so it's a valid integer.  The
  can not just remove the decimal portion of the number.
  

Problem conclusion

• After analysis of this APAR we have determined we won't fix
  this issue due to: low priority/severity, the risk of a fix
  and a straightforward workaround (remove the number
  completely and add a valid integer).  A priority decision
  has been made that this defect cannot be addressed in the
  next 18 months without neglecting issues of higher
  importance and less risk.  Thank you for your understanding.
  

Temporary fix

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Fix information

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