Fixes are available
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.3) for 9.1.1.
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 1 for 9.1.1.3
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.4) for 9.1.1.
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.5) for 9.1.1.
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.6) for 9.1.1.
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.7) for 9.1.1.
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 1 (9.1.1.8) for 9.1.1
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 9 (9.1.1.9) for 9.1.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In Rational Developer for System z - RDz - v9.1.1.2, attempt to create a new baseline fails with error: An internal error occurred during: "Create Baseline". java.lang.NullPointerException <workspace>\.metadata\.log file shows error: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager.writeZ ipFile(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager.access $0(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager$1.run( Unknown Source) at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Unknown Source) Steps to reproduce: 1- start RDz in a new workspace 2- select menu Run > Analysis... 3- create a new Software Analyzer configuration - Analyze entire workspace - On tab Rules, check Cobol Software Metrics - click Apply 4- create a new baseline - click New - select the config previously created - give a name - click OK 5- Error happens: An internal error occurred during: "Create Baseline". java.lang.NullPointerException
Local fix
Do not use COBOL Software Metrics when creating baseline. COBOL Software Metrics are not meant to be used when creating baseline. The purpose of the baseline is to ignore code rule violations in legacy code.
Problem summary
Attempt to create a new baseline fails with error: An internal error occurred during: "Create Baseline". java.lang.NullPointerException <workspace>\.metadata\.log file shows error: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager.writeZ ipFile(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager.access $0(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.rsar.analysis.codereview.baseline.BaselineManager$1.run( Unknown Source) at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Unknown Source) Steps to reproduce: 1- start RDz in a new workspace 2- select menu Run > Analysis... 3- create a new Software Analyzer configuration - Analyze entire workspace - On tab Rules, check Cobol Software Metrics - click Apply 4- create a new baseline - click New - select the config previously created - give a name - click OK 5- Error happens: An internal error occurred during: "Create Baseline". java.lang.NullPointerException
Problem conclusion
Modified the RDz Software Analyzer code to accept baseline scans with metrics rules applied. The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V9.1.1.3 Fix Pack which is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI52713
Reported component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Reported component ID
5724T0700
Reported release
911
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-18
Closed date
2016-02-25
Last modified date
2016-02-25
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Fix information
Fixed component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Fixed component ID
5724T0700
Applicable component levels
R911 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
17 October 2021