APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
VM backups may fail with java.lang.NullPointerException after upgrading to 10.1.6 ifix2. The job log displays following errors : ERROR,1596807144015,<date+time+timezone>,2,CTGGA0450,Destinat ion volume creation failed ERROR,1596807144028,<date+time+timezo ne>,2,CTGGA2403,Backup of vm <vm-name failed target storage volume name <volume-name>. Error: java.lang.NullPointerException This occurs on SLAs created on Spectrum Protect Plus versions prior to 10.1.4, like 10.1.3, because VM grouping wasn't used in earlier versions. Versions Affected: 10.1.6-2014
Local fix
Create a new SLA to replace old SLA created prior to version 10.1.4, then assign the affected VMs to the new SLA
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Protect Plus level 10.1.6 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently * * projected to be fixed in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus level * * 10.1.6 ifix3 and 10.1.7. Note that this is subject to change * * at the discretion of IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
When upgrading from versions, some VM grouping information may be missing. These cases are now handled correctly.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT33921
Reported component name
SP PLUS
Reported component ID
5737SPLUS
Reported release
A16
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2020-08-14
Closed date
2020-08-31
Last modified date
2020-08-31
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APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
SP PLUS
Fixed component ID
5737SPLUS
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU058","label":"IBM Infrastructure w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSNQFQ","label":"IBM Spectrum Protect Plus"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"A16","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB26","label":"Storage"}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
31 January 2024