The patch note contains the following sections:
This patch contains the following revisions since the last maintenance release:
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Available as of Version |
APAR Number |
CR Number |
Feature |
Description |
| 5.3.2 | 18707 | 24151 | ALE Module | A leading space is removed from the values of the data for the outbound control record object. |
| 5.3.2 | 18707 | 23869 | ALE Module |
1. Memory consumption is minimized by using the Poll Quantity to limit the number of messages that are pre-processed from the Event queue. 2. A new mandatory property, SAPALE_UnSubscribed_Queue, defines a queue to collect unsubscribed IDoc objects. Unsubscribed IDoc objects previously were placed in the Archive queue. Each unsubscribed IDoc object is saved as an individual message in this queue. These messages can be resubmitted using a new event management utility provided with this patch. The connector now checks for subscriptions when processing the data from SAP to the connector. This results in transactions remaining in SAP until the collaboration is started. 3. The message body of an MQ message does not get passed correctly from the WIP queue to the Event queue depending on the version of MA88 if you are using WebSphere MQ Series version 5.2.x.. A new mandatory property, SAPALE_Error_Queue, defines a queue to handle these MQ messages. To avoid this scenario, please use the latest version of MA88 with this fix pack. |
| 5.3.2 | 18707 | 23653 | Rfcserver, Bapi Modules | The DATE and TIME formats can be changed. A new property, DateTimeFormat, preserves the delimiters provided with DATE and TIME field values. If set to "Legacy", the connector will preserve the delimiters for DATE and TIME fields. Otherwise, the delimiters will be removed and the value's length will conform to the attribute defined length. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18522 | 22926 | ALL | A Java.lang.IllegalMonitorStateException is not being thrown when processing concurrent flows. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18522 | 22606 | ALE Module | Events are now being processed successfully using WebSphere MQ 5.3.x. If using MQ 5.2.x with ICS 4.1.1, you will need to install the latest MA88 classes for JMS from the IBM support site. With these classes, Ale events will be processed successfully. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18522 | 20700 | Rfcserver Module | The JCO client is needed to set attributes to an object. When starting the Rfcserver module, it is now required to logon to the SAP system using connector properties, ApplicationPassword, ApplicationUserName, Client, Group, RefreshLogonCycle, Sysnr and SAPSystemID. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 22476 | Rfcserver Module | MQ sessions are no longer created if only the Rfcserver module is started. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 22469 | Bapi, Rfcserver Modules | The attribute value for the DATE and TIME fields are being set correctly. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 22406 | ALL | Improvements have been made when the connector runs in multi-threaded mode. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 22390 | ALE Module | Request processing performance has been improved with this patch. Please review the upgrade instructions below. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 22073 | ALE Module | Changes have been made for service call requests for new versions of JCO. When running on AIX platforms this patch will fix the core dumps. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18205 | 20328 | Extension Module | Hierarchy levels greater than 8 are now supported. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18066 | 22314 | Rfcserver | An additional return code status is checked from the destination application in order for the data to be returned properly. Also, this fix requires infrastructure patch version 2.1.0.1. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18066 | 22220 | ODA | The ODA has been enhanced to handle the special characters in the IDoc. |
| 5.3.1 | JR18066 | 20165 | ALL | Changes have been made to the start_sap.sh script to pass in the library path. The OAD will now re-start the SAP Connector in Solaris and AIX. Also, this fix requires infrastructure patch version 4.1.1.6. |
To perform an upgrade to this version of the connector:
Add, replace, or remove the following files and directories as indicated:
| For Connector Version | Platform [WIN;UNIX] | Add / Replace / Remove | File (Starting from %CROSSWORLDS% / $CROSSWORLDS) |
| 5.3.2 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\SAP\CWSAP.jar |
| 5.3.2 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\messages\SAPConnector.txt - Only English Delivered |
| 5.3.2 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \repository\SAP\CN_SAP.txt |
| 5.3.2 | WIN | Add | \connectors\SAP\utilities\AleEventUtil\BIA_AleEventUtil.jar |
| 5.3.2 | WIN | Add | \connectors\SAP\utilities\AleEventUtil\BIA_AleEventUtil.bat |
| 5.3.2 | WIN | Add | \connectors\SAP\utilities\AleEventUtil\BIA_AleEventUtil_readme.txt |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\messages\SAPConnector.txt - Only English Delivered |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \repository\SAP\CN_SAP.txt |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\SAP\dependencies\transports_4x\4_Request.zip |
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5.3.1 |
WIN, UNIX |
Replace |
\connectors\SAP\dependencies\transports_4x\ SAP4_Transports.txt |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\SAP\CWSAP.jar |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \connectors\SAP\start_SAP.sh |
| 5.3.1 | WIN, UNIX | Replace | \ODA\SAP\SAPODA.jar |
Add or remove the following connector properties using CSM:
|
For Connector Version |
Platform |
Add / Remove |
Property (Case-Sensitive) |
| 5.3.2 | WIN,UNIX | Add | DateTimeFormat |
| 5.3.2 | WIN,UNIX | Add | SAPALE_UnSubscribed_Queue |
| 5.3.2 | WIN,UNIX | Add | SAPALE_Error_Queue |
| 5.3.1 | WIN,UNIX | Add | ArchiveDays |
UPGRADE NOTES:
A new queue management utility helps manage the new queues in version 5.3.2. It is available on Windows. Please see BIA_AleEventUtil_readme.txt for information and usage of the utility.
To upgrade the Ale Module from version 4.8.1 and earlier or version 5.0.0 to 5.3.2:
This version of the adapter manages ALE transaction id's and IDocs using MQ Series. As a result, it is imperative that you allow the current IDoc processing cycle to complete before applying this patch. Temporarily halt the transmission of IDocs both to and from the adapter and verify that there are no IDocs (files) in the following directories when you upgrade:
CrossWorlds\connectors\SAP\ale\events
CrossWorlds\connectors\SAP\ale\wip
Also verify that any failed or unsubscribed IDocs (files) in the following directory have been reviewed, corrected and re-processed:
CrossWorlds\connectors\SAP\ale\archive
Once all IDocs (files) complete successfully, apply the upgrade and follow the new configuration instructions in the documentation.
Six new queues are needed:
SAPALE_Archive_Queue
SAPALE_Event_Queue
SAPALE_Wip_Queue
SAPALE_Error_Queue
SAPALE_UnSubscribed_Queue
SAPtid_Queue
Also an empty text file called EventState.log is required in the %CROSSWORLDS%\connector\SAP\ALE directory.
For further details, please refer to the adapter guide.
To upgrade the Ale Module for request processing from versions 4.8.2 through 5.2.4 to version 5.3.2:
The ArchiveDays connector configuration property determines the number of days when the TIDManagement files should be deleted from the %CROSSWORLDS%\connectors\SAP\ale\request directory. A file is created after an event has been processed successfully. All failed events will remain in the SAPTid_Queue until they are resubmitted again. The default is seven days if no value is given.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
To use the ALE Module to process large IDocs or IDoc Packets:
Refer to the MQSeries System Administration publication for more information on configuring the log files.
June 30, 2003 06:25 PM
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