Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Rational Developer for System z - RDz - v8.5.1.4 Description : When opening a PL/I file from the "Repository Files" view, customer receives a Null Pointer Exception. The precondition which needs to be setup on the WorkItem Perspective is to activate the Outline view, the NPE is systematic. Steps to reproduce : 1 - On the Work Item perspective, open the "Repository Files" view 2 - On the Work Item perspective, activate the "Outline" View 3 - From the "Team Artifact" view, select a component from a PL/I project -> Show -> Repository Files 4 - From the "Repository Files" View, open a PL/I file -> a NPE occurs
Local fix
Problem summary
A defect in the PL/I Outline viewer caused an error to be displayed and logged, and prevented the Outline view from being populated.
Problem conclusion
The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.5.1.6 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
PI15268
Reported component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Reported component ID
5724T0700
Reported release
851
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-04-04
Closed date
2015-02-04
Last modified date
2015-02-04
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Fix information
Fixed component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Fixed component ID
5724T0700
Applicable component levels
R851 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021