PK43637; 6.1.0.7: flush() in <portlet:namespace/> tag causing problem

Download Description

PK43637 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Portlet Container has problems processing Portlets whose JSPs <%@include%> JSP Fragment files. Specifically, the container returns "Error 500: Filter [PortletDocumentContainerFilter]: filter is unavailable." to the Web Browser under the following circumstances:
1) The container receives a request for a Portlet, and
2) that portlet uses a PortletRequestDispatcher to include a JSP, and
3) that JSP <%@include%>'s a JSP Fragment (*.jspf), and
4) that JSP Fragment uses a <portlet:namespace/> tag

Because of this problem, developers cannot use <portlet:namespace/> within a portlet's backing JSP Fragment files.

LOCAL FIX:
None

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
IBM® WebSphere® Application Server version 6.1 users of the portlet tag library

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The portlet namespace tag illegally calls flush.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

The portlet tag library must not flush the writer. Calling flush within the namespace tag causes "java.io.IOException: Illegal to flush within a custom tag".

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Removed call to flush writer from the portlet namespace tag.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 6.1.0.9.
Please refer to the recommended updates page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980