APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When importing metadata and when clicking on "Identify Flat file" a warning message is thrown in the IA Console "The table name already exist, do you want to overwrite the entry" Steps To Reproduce:- From the IA console Navigate to Home -> Metadata management -> Import Metadata Select the datasource and click on "Identify Flat File" Click Add Click on "Display Flat Files" and select the flat file to import its metadata Click on "Finish and Close" warning message appears "The table name already exist, do you want to overwrite the entry".
Local fix
There is no workaround for this however this will still import the metadata without issues. This is just a warning message that can be ignored
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Information Analyzer 8.1.1, 8.1.2 and 8.5 users. **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When the QETXT.INI file is empty, adding a new table through "Metadata Import > Identify Flat File" produces an incorrect warning that the file entry will be overwritten. **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Upgrade to Information Analyzer 8.5 Fix Pack 2, or 8.7. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Client code was not checking the File Configured status returned by the services side.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR39472
Reported component name
WIS INFORM ANAL
Reported component ID
5724Q36IA
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-04-27
Closed date
2011-06-15
Last modified date
2012-01-20
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
WIS INFORM ANAL
Fixed component ID
5724Q36IA
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 October 2021