A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When modifying complex variables in process inspector, if one or more values are updated but not all, the unmodified values will become null.
Local fix
The problem in process inspector is we only build the REST API query with the field which the user has modified. Hence, the specified field is updated but the others are set to null.
Problem summary
ERROR DESCRIPTION - When you attempt to modify task data for a specific process instance in Process Inspector, if the variable being modified is a complex variable, all other fields are nulled after saving the modified task data. PRODUCTS AFFECTED IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) Advanced IBM BPM Standard IBM BPM Express LOCAL FIX - None PROBLEM SUMMARY None Available.
Problem conclusion
An interim fix is available ontop of the Version 8.5.6.0 cumulative fix 1 and is also available in the Version 8.5.6.0 cumulative fix 2 for IBM BPM that prevents other fields in the complex variable from being nulled. To access the cumulative fix, which contains this specific fix, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041303. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR54490: 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 JR54490, 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
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APAR Information
APAR number
JR54490
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
856
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-10-16
Closed date
2016-01-17
Last modified date
2016-01-17
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 STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R856 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2021