Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
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
16.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 16.0.0.3
16.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 16.0.0.4
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
17.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.1
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
17.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.2
17.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3
17.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.4
18.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.1
18.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
18.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.3
18.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.4
19.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.1
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
19.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.2
19.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.3
19.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.4
19.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.5
19.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.6
19.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.7
19.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.8
19.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.9
19.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.10
19.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.11
19.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.12
20.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.1
20.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
20.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.3
20.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.4
20.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.5
20.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.6
20.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.7
20.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.8
20.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.9
20.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.10
20.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.11
20.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.12
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
The following NullPointerException is generated but it does not impact the functionality of the application. java.lang.NullPointerException at org.apache.webbeans.intercept.InvocationContextImpl .configureTarget(InvocationContextImpl.java:149) at org.apache.webbeans.intercept.InvocationContextImpl .<init>(InvocationContextImpl.java:101) at org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractInjectionTargetBean .preDestroyDefault(AbstractInjectionTargetBean.java:291) at org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractInjectionTargetBean .preDestroy(AbstractInjectionTargetBean.java:276) at org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractInjectionTargetBean .destroyComponentInstance(AbstractInjectionTargetBean.java:197) at org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractInjectionTargetBean .destroyInstance(AbstractInjectionTargetBean.java:176) at org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractOwbBean .destroyCreatedInst ance(AbstractOwbBean.java:281) at org.apache.webbeans.portable.creation.InjectionTargetProducer .preDestroy(InjectionTargetProducer.java:135)
Local fix
The NullPointerException is harmless and can be safely ignored.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An NullPointerEexception is * * occasionally thrown when destroying a * * context. It does not cause harm. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** An NullPointerException is thrown and passes through org.apache.webbeans.component.AbstractInjectionTargetBean .destroyInstance There is no functional impact caused.
Problem conclusion
Code has been corrected so that the exception is no longer thrown. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.9 and 8.0.0.13. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI38270
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-04-01
Closed date
2016-01-12
Last modified date
2016-01-12
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 APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022