Fix (APAR):  PM69940

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.0.0.4

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,Linux,Solaris,Windows,i5/OS,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  691393

Byte size of APAR:  355911

Date: 2012-08-09

Abstract:  SOAPElement.addTextNode(String text) might throw an unexpected IllegalArgumentException if the text argument is  null.

Description/symptom of problem:  
PM69940 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
An IllegalArgumentException might be thrown by                  
SOAPElement.addTextNode(String text) if text is null.           

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
SOAPElement.addTextNode(String text)
might throw an unexpected
IllegalArgumentException if the text
argument is  null.

RECOMMENDATION:
 Install a fixpack containing this APAR.

APAR PM63658 changed the behavior of
SOAPElement.addTextNode(String text)
to throw an IllegalArgumentException if passed a null
argument.  Some existing applications might be
adversely affected by this change in behavior.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
This apar reverts behavior to what it was prior to PM63658.     
                                                                
The PM63658 behavior was included in 8.5.0.0 and so PM63658     
will not be found for the 8.5 version.                          
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.0.0.5 and 8.5.0.1.    Please refer to the            
Recommended Updates                                             
page for delivery information:                                  
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   


Directions to apply fix:  Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.0
X_ Application Server (Express or BASE)
X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

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 V1.4.3 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  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://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  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: