PH47466: ADDITIONAL COMMA FOUND IN JSON DATA WHEN THE FIRST ELEMENT IS OPTIONAL AND EVALUATES TO NONE

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The problem occurs when using IBM Transformation Extender (ITX)
  10.1 to run a map that creates JSON data on output using a type
  tree imported from JSON.
  
  The problem only occurs when the output contains an implicit
  delimited group and a child objects calls a functional map that
  returns NONE.
  
  If a later group child object creates content, anerroneous
  delimiter (a comma) may be introduced into the data stream.
  
  The problem is not observed when using JSON natively as the
  metadata.
  

Local fix

• ITXCQ - ITX00061469
  PB / PB
  Circumvention: None
  

Problem summary

• Users Affected:
  IBM Transformation Extender users using classic JSON type tree.
  
  Problem Description:
  When using a classic type tree, a comma appearing in JSON output
  when it should not.
  
  Platforms Affected:
  All
  

Problem conclusion

• Prevent Infix delimiter data from appearing, when prior element
  evaluated to NONE. Generally occurs if first element in group
  evaluates to NONE.
  
  Applies to:
  10.1.0.2, 10.1.1.1
  
  Fixed in the next service packs and releases.
  
  To obtain the fix for this APAR:
  
  To see if the next service pack or product release is available,
  check the IBM Transformation Extender Release Notes page:
  https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27008337
  
  If the service pack or product release is available, download it
  from Fix Central:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
  
  If the service pack or product release is not available and you
  require the APAR fix immediately, request a Limited Availability
  Interim Fix (LAIF) by opening a case:
  https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/
  
  Prior to version 9.0.0, IBM Transformation Extender was called
  IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  ITX

• Fixed component ID

  5724Q2300

Applicable component levels