APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: A dump event "gpf" or "traceassert" is received. . Stack Trace: Native stack trace: MM_MarkingScheme::scanClass+0xa96 MM_MarkingScheme::completeClassMark+0x150 MM_MarkingScheme::markLiveObjectsScan+0x64 MM_ParallelMarkTask::run+0x3c MM_Dispatcher::run+0x35 MM_ParallelGlobalGC::markAll+0xcd MM_ParallelGlobalGC::masterThreadGarbageCollect+0x174 MM_ConcurrentGC::internalGarbageCollect+0x22 MM_Collector::garbageCollect+0x214 MM_MemorySubSpace::systemGarbageCollect+0x6a .
Local fix
This issue can be worked around using -Xgcpolicy:optthruput option.
Problem summary
The problem is caused when the garbage collector tries to scan the static field of a redefined class. This issue only happens if JIT is disabled or the JDK is under the java debugger.
Problem conclusion
This defect will be fixed in: 6.0.1 SR4 7.0.0 SR3 6.0.0 SR12 . The JVM has been updated to prevent the crash from occurring when the garbage collector scans redefined classes.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV29156
Reported component name
J9 COMMON CODE
Reported component ID
620700127
Reported release
260
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-09-28
Closed date
2012-10-09
Last modified date
2012-10-09
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
J9 COMMON CODE
Fixed component ID
620700127
Applicable component levels
R260 PSY
UP
R600 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 February 2022