A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Rational Developer for system z CARMA null pointer exception at first element open Connecting to Endevor via CARMA always fails the first open (double click on element). When retrying the operation, the member opens and the user can continue. NPE Stack trace details: !ENTRY org.eclipse.core.jobs 4 2 2013-01-31 08:15:44.879 !MESSAGE An internal error occurred during: 'Open MYNAME'. !STACK 0 java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ca.endevor.ui.job.DownloadElementJob .setDefaultLocation(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.ca.endevor.ui.job.DownloadElementJob .getCustomParameters(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.carma.ui.job.DownloadJob .run(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.carma.ui.local.CarmaRemoteEditEnabler$1 .run(Unknown Source) at org.eclipse.core.internal.resources.Workspace .run(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.carma.ui.local.CarmaRemoteEditEnabler .fetchContents(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.ca.endevor.ui.job.EndevorRemoteEditEnabler .fetchContents(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.carma.ui.local.CarmaRemoteEditEnabler .getIFile(Unknown Source) at com.ibm.ca.endevor.ui.job.OpenEndevorElementJob .run(Unknown Source) at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker .run(Unknown Source) Local Fix: A second attempt will allow you to open the member.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Endevor users opening an element from the CARMA Repositories View **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When the user double-clicks on the element to open it, a null point exception may occur. Typically, the problem happens if the CARMA connection has not been established prior to double-clicking on the element name. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
**************************************************************** Problem Resolution: Null pointer exception was caused by the fact that the Stage ID for the element is not always available in this scenario. Even if the Stage ID is not available, the element can still be opened. A check was added to the code to bypass certain processing if the Stage ID is not available. **************************************************************** Additional Keywords: Endevor Element null pointer exception open The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.5.1.1 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
PM82676
Reported component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Reported component ID
5724T0700
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-02-13
Closed date
2013-03-21
Last modified date
2013-03-21
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
RATL DEV FOR SY
Fixed component ID
5724T0700
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021