Fixes are available
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
The MVS Operator Console MODIFY commands, PAUSELISTENERS and RESUMELISTENERS, in the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS do not include Activation Specification listeners when listening is paused or resumed. Activation Specification listeners will handl new messages.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.0 and V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When the WebSphere Application Server * * for z/OS MODIFY command, * * PAUSELISTENERS, * * is issued, Activation Specification * * listeners continue listening. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The MVS Operator Console MODIFY commands, PAUSELISTENERS and RESUMELISTENERS, in the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS do not include Activation Specification listeners when listening is paused or resumed. Activation Specification listeners will handle new messages.
Problem conclusion
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS environment variable, pause_listeners_include_cra, has been added to enable the inclusion of Action Specifications among the listeners being paused or resumed. In addition to the MODIFY commands, this update applies to other means of pausing and resuming listeners, including autopause and wsadmin scripting. APAR PI43141 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Packs 8.0.0.12 and 8.5.5.7 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
PI43141
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-06-17
Closed date
2015-07-07
Last modified date
2015-07-10
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
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
11 January 2022