Fix (APAR): PH36934 Status: Fix Release: 9.0.5.8,9.0.5.7 Operating System: AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Linux,Solaris,Windows,z/OS Supersedes Fixes: CMVC Defect: xxxxxx Byte size of APAR: 266750 Date: 2021-09-13 Abstract: cwscf0002i: flooding the logs Description/symptom of problem: PH36934 resolves the following problem: ERROR DESCRIPTION: The following Informational message is flooding the wsadmin traceout logs after upgrade in WebSphere from 9.0.5.6 to 9.0.5.7 [29.04.21 14:39:54:604 MESZ] 00000001 SecurityObjec I CWSCF0002I configuration the server and this operation is not allowed. [29. LOCAL FIX: none PROBLEM SUMMARY: USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application Server version 8.5.5.18-8.5.5.20 and 9.0.5.7 when using wsadmin. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Multiple emits of CWSCF0002I msg in wsadmin.traceout in 9057 RECOMMENDATION: None A change had been introduced in 9057 which traversed security configuration code which would emit an information message that the running process was a client. This message would repeat and potentially flood the wsadmin.traceout log. PROBLEM CONCLUSION: The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.9 and 8.5.5.21. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553 Directions to apply fix: Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below. Special Instructions: None NOTE: The user must: * Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack. * Be at V1.8.5 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required. The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes. http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html. Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes. Directions to remove fix: The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes. http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html. Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes. Directions to re-apply fix: 1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server. 2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix. 3) Restart WebSphere Application Server. Additional Information: