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JR63446: A NULLPOINTEREXCEPTION OCCURS WHEN MULTIPLE MEMBERS SHARE THE IBM PROCESS PORTAL SEARCH INDEX

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • By default, all members running on the same node share the same
    IBM Process Portal search index. However, the following
    exception might occur when numerous members share the search
    index:
    
    java.lang.NullPointerException
    at
    com.ibm.bpm.search.process.spi.impl.ProcessLockManager.extendExp
    iryTime(ProcessLockManager.java:130)
    
    PRODUCTS AFFECTED
    IBM Business Automation Workflow
    

Local fix

  • Ensure that each member of the cluster uses a distinct Lucene
    index, even when they run on the same node.
    

Problem summary

  • The impact of the exception is minor and can be ignored.
    

Problem conclusion

  • A fix is available or will be available that prevents the
    exception.
    

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    JR63446

  • Reported component name

    BUS AUTO WORKFL

  • Reported component ID

    5737H4100

  • Reported release

    J00

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2021-03-15

  • Closed date

    2021-05-31

  • Last modified date

    2021-05-31

  • 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

    BUS AUTO WORKFL

  • Fixed component ID

    5737H4100

Applicable component levels

[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU029","label":"Software"},"Product":{"code":"SS8JB4","label":"IBM Business Automation Workflow"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"19.0.0.1"}]

Document Information

Modified date:
21 June 2021