Fix (APAR):  PI29989

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.4

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Inspur K-UX,Linux,Mac OS,Solaris,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  276416

Date: 2014-12-07

Abstract:  nullpointerexception in jaxbcontext creation occurs when using Java 7

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI29989 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
JAXBContext creation failed during marshaling process of JAX-   
web service client with exception:                              
javax.xml.ws.WebServiceException:                               
java.lang.NullPointerException                                  

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 IBM WebSphere Application Server users of
JAX-WS web service clients.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
A NullPointerException is thrown
during the marshaling process in web
service client.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

The Web Service engine uses an incorrect algorithm when
choosing a class loader for JAXBContext creation when the
context class loader and web service class's class loader are
different.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
The Web Service engine algorithm has been corrected.            
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.5.5.5.  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:  
NOTE: Mark with an X the:
1) Release the fix applies to
2) The Editions that apply
3) And then DELETE THIS NOTE

Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.0
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
__ 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: