PH59838: WSTEMP FOLDER IS GROWING

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• wstemp folder is growing due to JAXRS and JPA command
  getting the session by calling
  
  
  cmd.getConfigSession() This method will always create a new
  session so it need to be discard it once done to avoid this
  issue.
  

Local fix

• Manually delete the folder
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  *                  using JAXRSCommands admin commands          *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The showJaxrsProvider and               *
  *                      modifyJaxrsProvider commands start a    *
  *                      session but may not clean it up when    *
  *                      done.                                   *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The showJaxrsProvider and modifyJaxrsProvider admin command will
  create a new session and may not discard it when done, causing
  the wstemp folder to grow in size.
  

Problem conclusion

• Added a finally to the code for these commands to discard the
  session when finished.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  9.0.5.21. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for
  WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels