APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
An additional language can not be added to an instance, using Configuration Manager. The stack trace from the error might look something similar to this: Exception in thread "AWT-EventQueue-0" java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.commerce.config.components.CMUtil.modifyPropertiesFile(C MUtil.java:1724) at com.ibm.commerce.config.components.CMUtil.updateANTPropertiesFil e(CMUtil.java:1671) at com.ibm.commerce.config.server.CMServerImpl.updateANTPropertiesF ile(CMServerImpl.java:1805) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) ...
Local fix
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Commerce users on Version 8.0 who use the Configuration Manager to administer an instance configuration, and would like to add an additional language to the configuration. PROBLEM ABSTRACT: Configuration Manager fails with a NullPointerException when trying to add an additional language to an instance BUSINESS IMPACT: An instance cannot be reconfigured to add an additional supported language to the configuration. RECOMMENDATION:
Problem conclusion
Updated logic to ensure that administrators can add more languages to an instance by using the Configuration Manager. The new logic guards against erroneous scenarios.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR55843
Reported component name
WC BUS EDITION
Reported component ID
5724I3800
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-05-02
Closed date
2016-07-09
Last modified date
2016-07-09
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
WC BUS EDITION
Fixed component ID
5724I3800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 December 2021