Using the custom file splitter class in WebSphere Adapter for FTP

Troubleshooting

Problem

While using the custom file splitter class, if the SplittingFunctionClassName parameter is not set in the classpath of the FTP adapter, the adapter returns the following exception: "javax.resource.spi.InvalidPropertyException: Error while validating ActivationSpec properties, SplittingFunctionClassName".

Symptom

"javax.resource.spi.InvalidPropertyException: Error while validating ActivationSpec properties, SplittingFunctionClassName" exception is returned.

Cause

This exception error is thrown because the SplittingFunctionClassName is not set in the classpath of the FTP adapter.

Resolving The Problem

Following are the steps to set the SplittingFunctionClassName in the class path of the FTP adapter.

1. In the left pane of the WebSphere Process Server Administrative console, select Resources > Resource Adapters > Resource adapters.

2. Select IBM WebSphere Adapter for FTP from Resource adapters.

3. In the Class path field, type the path of the custom splitter class name.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

Displayed below is an example screen.

[{"Product":{"code":"SSMKUK","label":"WebSphere Adapters Family"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Component":"Adapter for FTP","Platform":[{"code":"PF002","label":"AIX"},{"code":"PF010","label":"HP-UX"},{"code":"PF016","label":"Linux"},{"code":"PF027","label":"Solaris"},{"code":"PF033","label":"Windows"},{"code":"PF035","label":"z\/OS"}],"Version":"7.0;6.2;6.1","Edition":"WebSphere","Line of Business":{"code":"","label":""}}]

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Document Information

More support for:
WebSphere Adapters Family

Software version:
7.0, 6.2, 6.1

Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS

Document number:
142751

Modified date:
15 June 2018

UID

swg21444552

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