Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When you use IBM Business Process Manager (BPM), you might receive the following error messages in the log files: java.net.SocketException: Too many open files java.io.IOException: Signals that an I/O exception of some sort has occurred. Reason: Too many open files Java? virtual machine (JVM) is trying to get a handle on the ?IBM/BPM/profiles/<profileName>/searchIndex/artifact/<clusterNam e>\bpm.lock file. Depending on what IBM BPM was trying to do at the time, various other error messages might occur that are related to too many files being open in the JVM. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express
Local fix
Problem summary
File descriptor leaks on the bpm.lock file causes an error about there being too many files open.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for IBM BPM V8.5.0.1 and V8.5.5.0 that ensures only one cluster member has write access to the index directory at a time. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR51223: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2. Select APAR or SPR, enter JR51223, and click Continue. When you download fix packages, ensure that you also download the readme file for each fix. Review each readme file for additional installation instructions and information about the fix.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR51223
Reported component name
BPM ADVANCED
Reported component ID
5725C9400
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-09-09
Closed date
2014-10-08
Last modified date
2014-10-08
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
BPM ADVANCED
Fixed component ID
5725C9400
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021