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Error "undefined variable: WAS_LIBS_DIR" when creating datasources during Case Foundation Business Process Framework 4.1 install

Troubleshooting


Problem

Unable to create datasources on IBM® WebSphere Application Server. Receives "java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: undefined variable: WAS_LIBS_DIR" error.

Symptom

Cannot create datasources.

Cause

The value for WAS_LIBS_DIR environment variable is missing in IBM® WebSphere Application Server.

Environment

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, IBM WebSphere 6.1, Oracle 10g, BPF 4.1

Resolving The Problem

Here is the procedure to verify the value for WAS_LIBS_DIR environment variable :

1. Logon to IBM® WebSphere Admin Console.

2. Browse to Environment section.

3. Choose WebSphere Variables.

4. Verify whether the value for variable "WAS_LIBS_DIR" exists.

5. The value for variable "WAS_LIBS_DIR" should point to "\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer\lib" directory

Example:
WAS_LIBS_DIR = ${WAS_INSTALL_ROOT}/lib
WAS_INSTALL_ROOT = C:\Program Files\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer

[{"Product":{"code":"SSTHRT","label":"IBM Case Foundation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Component":"Business Process Framework","Platform":[{"code":"PF033","label":"Windows"}],"Version":"4.1","Edition":"All Editions","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]

Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

UID

swg21386828

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