Fix (APAR):  JR31772

Status:  Fix

Release:  6.1.0.1,6.0.2.5,6.0.2.4

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,Linux,Solaris,Windows

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  60802

Date: 2009-03-03

Abstract:  RPCEncode WS binding is unable to handle reference of xml.  Currently when it finds the element "multiRef id=xxxxx", it can not save the element so it looses the data in the refere

Description/symptom of problem:  
JR31772 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
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LOCAL FIX:                                                      
6.0.2.4 iFix                                                    

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
WebSphere Process Server v6.0.2.x, v6.1.0.x,
v6.1.2.x, and v6.2.0.0 users using a
WebServices binding containing a reference
of xml element "multiRef id=xxxxx".

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
RPCEncode WS binding is unable to
handle reference of xml.  Currently
when it finds the element "multiRef
id=xxxxx", it can not save the
element so it looses the data in
the reference.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

RPCEncode WS binding is unable to handle reference of xml.
Currently, when it find the element "multiRef id=xxxxx", it
does not save the element reference therefore it can not
find the saved element reference later.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
Applying this interim fix will resolve the issue.               


Directions to apply fix:  
Download and follow Update Installer installation instructions.  The Update Installer can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg21205991

1) Copy the pak file to the directory maintenance in the UpdateInstaller directory

2) Shutdown WebSphere Process Server. It is important that you perform a controlled and complete shutdown of the server to ensure that all transactions have completed, before installing the fix.

3) Run the UpdateInstaller and follow the prompts.

4) Restart WebSphere Process Server.

Directions to remove fix:  
NOTE:  FIXES MUST BE REMOVED IN THE REVERSE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE APPLIED.  DO NOT REMOVE A FIX UNLESS  ALL FIXES APPLIED AFTER IT HAVE FIRST BEEN REMOVED.  YOU MAY REAPPLY ANY REMOVED FIX.

Example:  If your system has fix1, fix2, and fix3 applied in that order and fix2 is to be removed, fix3 must be removed first, then fix2 may be removed

1) Shutdown WebSphere Process Server. It is important that you perform a controlled and complete shutdown of the server to ensure that all transactions have completed, before installing the fix.

2) Follow the Fix instructions that are packaged with the Fix Installer on how to uninstall and reinstall the Fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Process Server.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere. It is important that you perform a controlled and complete shutdown of the server to ensure that all transactions have completed, before installing the fix.

2) Run the UpdateInstaller and follow the instructions. The Update Installer can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg21205991

3) Restart WebSphere Process Server.

Additional Information: