Fixes are available
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
Using the rotatelogs functionality added by APAR PI16910, you may see the following error in the plugin log: ERROR: The web server must be stopped and restarted in order to change the logfile setting
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM Websphere Application Server web * * server plugin users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: It using the rotate logs function, * * you may see a false error message * * indicate a problem changing the * * logfile name. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** If plugin attempted to dynamically reload its configuration at the same time that the log was being rotated, a false error indicating that the logfile name can not be changed may be logged.
Problem conclusion
Modified the code so that the check to see if the logfile name has changed so that the message is not logged unless the name has changed. APAR PI56187 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 8.5.5.10 of WebSphere Application Server V8.5. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 In addition, please refer to URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack PTF information.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI56187
Reported component name
WAS IHS 64BIT P
Reported component ID
5655I3511
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-01-27
Closed date
2016-02-04
Last modified date
2016-02-04
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
WAS IHS 64BIT P
Fixed component ID
5655I3511
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022