Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When Liberty is updated from a previous version on z/OS using a group-mode Installation Manager, files are updated without the group-write bit being set. This can lead to failures if another user ID in the group invokes the Installation Manager to update the copy of Liberty later on.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile for z/OS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Updating Liberty using group-mode * * Installation Manager does not set group-* * write bits * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When Liberty is updated from a previous version on z/OS using a group-mode Installation Manager, files are updated without the group-write bit being set. This can lead to failures if another user ID in the group invokes the Installation Manager to update the copy of Liberty later on.
Problem conclusion
The group-write bits will be set when updating Liberty using group-mode Installation Manager. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fixpack 8.5.5.9. Please refer to the recommended updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI51130
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROF -
Reported component ID
5655W6514
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-10-23
Closed date
2015-11-09
Last modified date
2015-11-09
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
LIBERTY PROF -
Fixed component ID
5655W6514
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022