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When trying to access the Control Center launchpage get an error on browser (Error 500: java.lang.NullPointerException).

Troubleshooting


Problem

We new installed IBM Control Center on zLinux OS and when trying to access the Control Center launch page we are getting an error on browser (Error 500: java.lang.NullPointerException).

Symptom

WebSphere message.log shows an error
SRVE0777E: Exception thrown by application class 'com.ibm._jsp._index._jspService:122'
java.lang.NullPointerException

Cause

Customer had altered runEngine to use Dynatrace which is not supported.
JAVA_SYSTEM_VAR="-Dopenjpa.DynamicEnhancementAgent=false -Djava.util.Arrays.useLegacyMergeSort=true -Dfile.encoding=UTF-8 "

Diagnosing The Problem

Look at the error in the browser and the WebSphere message.log, check the /bin/runEngine.sh

Resolving The Problem

Removed Dynatrace from runEngine.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
30 March 2020

UID

ibm16129453