Fix (APAR):  PH41986

Status:  Fix

Release:  21.0.0.9

Operating System:  AIX,IBM i,Linux,OS X,Windows,iOS,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  2245329

Date: 2021-11-18

Abstract:  feature validation fails by feature manager when ph39418 is installed

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH41986 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
User feature is being installed with following command:         
                                                                
featureManager install --acceptLicense                          
/tmp/CICSUserFeatureWithMixedCase_1.0.0.esa                     
                                                                
Installation steps works fine reporting that "All features      
were                                                            
successfully installed.", then it goes on to run validation     
step that fails:                                                
                                                                
Start product validation...                                     
Validating feature:                                             
com.ibm.websphere.appclient.client-1.0...                       
FAIL!                                                           
[ERROR] Content: lib/com.ibm.ws.kernel.boot_1.0.56.jar is       
either changed or broken.                                       
                                                                
Validating feature:                                             
com.ibm.websphere.appserver.kernel-1.0...                       
FAIL!                                                           
[ERROR] Content:                                                
lib/com.ibm.ws.kernel.boot.archive_1.0.56.jar                   
is either changed or broken.                                    
[ERROR] Content: lib/com.ibm.ws.kernel.boot_1.0.56.jar is       
either changed or broken.                                       
                                                                
Product validation was complete, and found 3 error(s).          

LOCAL FIX:
Use installUtility instead of featureManager.                   

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server Liberty - Liberty Archive Install

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Product validation fails when iFix is
applied with
FeatureManager/FeatureUtility

RECOMMENDATION:
None

When the iFix is applied, featureManager install command and
featureUtility installFeature/installServerFeatures command
fails at product validation stage.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
When the iFix is applied, the installation directory was not    
getting set properly which caused the error for retrieving the  
checksums of the iFix jar files.                                
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 22.0.0.1.  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:  
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 V1.9.0 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 Liberty before applying the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty 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 Liberty before removing the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty after removing the iFixes.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server Liberty.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty.



Additional Information: