Fixes are available
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When activating the logging spec "com.ibm.ws.anno=finer" or equivalent, there are visible NullPointerExceptions in the trace. For example: Exception java.lang.NullPointerException caught while calling toString() on object com.ibm.ws.anno.info.internal.MethodInfoImpl@d3edb587 These are benign and can be ignored. They do not affect processing in any way, and only affect the trace.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile - Debug/Tracing * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointer in MethodInfoImpl tracing * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When activating the logging spec "com.ibm.ws.anno=finer" or equivalent, there are visible NullPointerExceptions in the trace. For example: Exception java.lang.NullPointerException caught while calling toString() on object com.ibm.ws.anno.info.internal.MethodInfoImpl@d3edb587 These are benign and can be ignored. They do not affect processing in any way, and only affect the trace.
Problem conclusion
The tracing that was in error was removed, causing the NullPoniterException to not occur. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.8. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI50369
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-10-12
Closed date
2015-11-04
Last modified date
2015-11-04
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
LIBERTY PROFILE
Fixed component ID
5724J0814
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022