Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In the GUI Spectrum Control interface the Data server component is marked as stopped. Starting the server works however when modifying the schedule it fails again. TPC/data/log/server_xxxxxx.log shows: 2016-12-02 14:49:32.011+0100 SRV0068E: Scheduler service provider thread has died unexpectedly. java.lang.NullPointerException at com.tivoli.itsrm.scheduler.ScheduleInterval.deleteNode(ScheduleI nterval.java:1627) at com.tivoli.itsrm.scheduler.ScheduleInterval.processChange(Schedu leInterval.java:1298) at com.tivoli.itsrm.scheduler.ScheduleInterval.getNext(ScheduleInte rval.java:804) at com.tivoli.itsrm.scheduler.ScheduleBuild.run(ScheduleBuild.java: 305)
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.x users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * In the Spectrum Control GUI the Data server component is * * marked as stopped. Starting the server works however when * * modifying the schedule it fails again. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0013 - target March 2017 Fixed in IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.13 http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822 The target dates for future refresh packs do not represent a formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change without notice.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT18470
Reported component name
TPC
Reported component ID
5608TPC00
Reported release
525
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-12-19
Closed date
2017-02-02
Last modified date
2017-02-02
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
TPC
Fixed component ID
5608TPC00
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU029","label":"Software"},"Product":{"code":"SSNE44","label":"Tivoli Storage Productivity Center"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"525"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
24 June 2022