A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A NullPointerException is thrown when re-importing an IBM WebSphere Application Server v7 using IBM Installation Manager 1.6.1 and older.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A NullPointerException is thrown when attempting to re-import into the IBM Installation Manager an IBM WebSphere Application Server v7 that also has a feature pack or stack product such as IBM WebSphere Extended Deployment Compute Grid or IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale installed. This can occure when using an IBM Installation Manager version 1.6.1 and older.
Problem conclusion
This issue has been fixed in the version 1.6.2 of the IBM Instal lation Manager. Updating the IBM Installation Manger to version 1.6.2 or newer will resolve the issue.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM80471
Reported component name
IBM INSTALL MGR
Reported component ID
RATLIMG00
Reported release
152
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-01-11
Closed date
2013-03-15
Last modified date
2014-02-26
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
IBM INSTALL MGR
Fixed component ID
RATLIMG00
Applicable component levels
R152 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 February 2014