Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When using process inspector to set task variable data, certain symbols do not get escaped properly when making the REST call. (ie. ; / ? : & = + $ , #) This causes the symbol to be lost when setting the values.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
ERROR DESCRIPTION - When you use process inspector to modify task variables, certain characters are not saved as expected. PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express LOCAL FIX - None PROBLEM SUMMARY When attempting to modify task variables with values which include the following characters (; / ? : & = + $ , #) , the task variables are not saved properly. These characters are not escaped properly and the variables are not persisted as the input values.
Problem conclusion
The fix is available for IBM BPM v8.5.0.1. It will allow the characters mentioned above to be persisted properly. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR54037 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 JR54037, and click Continue. 3. 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
JR54037
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-08-07
Closed date
2015-10-13
Last modified date
2015-10-13
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Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 October 2021