IJ48028: IBM JAVA IDLJ COMPILER ENCOUNTER AMBIGUITY BETWEEN CHAR AND WCHAR FOR TYPDEF TYPES

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Error Message: The type of the constant expression is wchar, but
  it should be char.
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  Stack Trace: N/A
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Local fix

Problem summary

• Problem with the idlj compiler in case of union with switch
  definition. When typedef types are declared and utilized within
  a union along with switch definitions, idlj was incorrectly
  interpreting char and wchar types.
  

Problem conclusion

• The fix addresses an issue in the idlj compiler. When typedef
  types are declared and utilized within a union along with switch
  definitions, idlj was incorrectly interpreting char and wchar
  types. This fix ensures proper differentiation between these
  types, resolving the confusion and improving compatibility with
  typedefs in union switch definitions.
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  This APAR will be fixed in the following Releases:
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  IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition
     8    SR8 FP15  (8.0.8.15)
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  Contact your IBM Product's Service Team for these Service
  Refreshes and Fix Packs.
  For those running stand-alone, information about the available
  maintenance can be found at:
             https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  JAVA CLASS LIBS

• Fixed component ID

  620700130

Applicable component levels