Fixes are available
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
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
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
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
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
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
NullPointerException is thrown during transformation as the class attempts to use null in a case where an object is required.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException thrown during * * transformation hides the real * * exception * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The Class where the java.lang.NullPointerException occurs assumes that its object can never be null. The exception handling there catches RuntimeExceptions but in the case where the object is null, a NullPointerException is thrown to the customer due to which the actual RuntimeException gets hidden. Calling a null reference object triggers a NullPointerException. Here is the stacktrace of the exception: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.xltxe.rnm1.xtq.xslt.drivers.XSLTExecutable.execute(XSLTE xecutable.java:165) at com.ibm.xltxe.rnm1.xtq.exec.XSLTExecutableImpl.execute(XSLTExecu tableImpl.java:92) at com.ibm.xltxe.rnm1.xtq.exec.XSLTExecutableImpl.execute(XSLTExecu tableImpl.java:62) at com.ibm.mdm.asi.MDMDefaultResponseAdapter.processMessage(MDMDefa ultResponseAdapter.java:141) at com.ibm.mdm.asi.ASIResponseProcessor.processResponse(ASIResponse Processor.java:34) at com.ibm.mdm.webservice.provider.MDMDefaultProvider.invoke(MDMDef aultProvider.java:140) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessor Impl.java:60) at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethod AccessorImpl.java:37) at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:611)
Problem conclusion
To prevent the NullPointerException, added proper exception handling in the code to check if the object is not null so the real RuntimeException can get caught. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.5.5. 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
PI30538
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2014-12-01
Closed date
2015-02-03
Last modified date
2015-02-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
PI30545
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022