Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a Business Action Language (BAL) rule has more then nine rules, the rule order changes after you save it. PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express
Local fix
If the number of rule parts in a BAL rule is kept to under 10, then the order will be maintained correctly.
Problem summary
When there are more than nine rule parts in a BAL rule in a Decision service, saving and reopening the service modifies the order of rule parts.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for IBM BPM V8.5.5.0 to prevent the issue from occurring. If the issue already occurred, correct the order manually after this fix has been applied. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR55877: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2. Select APAR or SPR, enter JR55877, and click Continue. When you download fix packages, ensure that you also download the readme file for each fix. Review each readme file for additional installation instructions and information about the fix.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
JR55877
Reported component name
BPM ADVANCED
Reported component ID
5725C9400
Reported release
855
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-05-12
Closed date
2016-07-13
Last modified date
2016-07-13
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Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM ADVANCED
Fixed component ID
5725C9400
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
04 September 2023