APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
JSON null value field is mapped as 'null' in the output.
Local fix
ITXCQ - ITX00062043 GK / GK Circumvention: None
Problem summary
Users Affected: IBM Transformation Extender users using JSON. Problem Description: The JSON schema has defined most of the fields as string and mandatory and for mandatory fields when value is missing, originating application placing null which is expected for JSON messages. However, the ITX map considering it as string "null" and mapping it to the output. Platforms Affected: All
Problem conclusion
Correct processing of JSON field data to ""(null/nothing), whenever found data "null" then assign a field with zero length. Previously it is showing JSON field with data "null". Applies to: 10.1.1.1, 10.1.2.0 Fixed in the next service packs and releases. To obtain the fix for this APAR: To see if the next service pack or product release is available, check the IBM Transformation Extender Release Notes page: https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27008337 If the service pack or product release is available, download it from Fix Central: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/ If the service pack or product release is not available and you require the APAR fix immediately, request a Limited Availability Interim Fix (LAIF) by opening a case: https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/ Prior to version 9.0.0, IBM Transformation Extender was called IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH56316
Reported component name
ITX
Reported component ID
5724Q2300
Reported release
A10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-08-11
Closed date
2023-09-21
Last modified date
2023-12-16
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
ITX
Fixed component ID
5724Q2300
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU029","label":"Software"},"Product":{"code":"SSVSD8","label":"Transformation Extender"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"A10"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2023