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JR60673: ChangeMarketingSpotDefaultContentPartCmdImpl.performExecute() does not check if the cache is enabled

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • In ChangeMarketingSpotDefaultContentPartCmdImpl.performExecute()
    the database records for default marketing content is first
    updated, and then the cache is updated by requesting
    invalidations through
    MarketingEngineCache.removeMarketingSpotDefaultContent().
    However, if dynacache (or DM_Cache) is disabled, then it results
     in NullPointerException and the changes are rolled back.
    

Local fix

  • Ensure that dynacache is enabled and restart the server.
    

Problem summary

  • USERS AFFECTED:
    WebSphere Commerce V8 administrator who uses CMC.
    
    PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
    ChangeMarketingSpotDefaultContentPartCmdImpl.performExecute()
    does not check if the cache is enabled
    
    BUSINESS IMPACT:
    Remove the default content from emarketing spot if the dynacache
     is disabled by the customer.
    
    RECOMMENDATION:
    

Problem conclusion

  • Add the cacheEnabled check before calling cache invaliation.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    JR60673

  • Reported component name

    WC BUS EDITION

  • Reported component ID

    5724I3800

  • Reported release

    800

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2019-02-13

  • Closed date

    2019-03-25

  • Last modified date

    2019-03-25

  • 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

    WC BUS EDITION

  • Fixed component ID

    5724I3800

Applicable component levels

  • R800 PSY

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Document Information

Modified date:
11 December 2021