A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When configuring the plugin-cfg.xml with a keyring, <Property Name="keyring" Value="safkeyring:///KEYRING/"/> the following error surfaces in the http_plugin.log file. ERROR: Error accessing safkeyring:///KEYRING A component of path does not name an existing file or path is an empty string.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Plugin reports an error * * when attempting access to safkeyring * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The plugin attempts to validate the location of the kdb and sth files that are defined within the plugin-cfg.xml file. z/OS systems using RACF do not define these kind of files. This causes a failure when it attempts to validate the location.
Problem conclusion
The plugin has been updated to properly handle z/OS systems so that it will not cause the error. APAR PI59800 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 7.0.0.43 of WebSphere Application Server. 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
PI59800
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-03-28
Closed date
2016-05-16
Last modified date
2017-05-01
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY UI46199
UP17/04/24 P F704
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 February 2022