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Posted to users@directory.apache.org by Sean Kelly <ke...@apache.org> on 2017/04/13 16:30:28 UTC

'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Hi folks:

I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20, 
following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the Studio 
reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and the Details 
button reveals:

-----
Unable to save configuration.
  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83)
     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107)
     ... 5 more

Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
-----

Any ideas what's going on?

Thanks,
Sean.

[1] 
http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html

-- 
Sean Kelly
Member, Apache Software Foundation

Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sean Kelly <ke...@apache.org>.
Sure thing, Stefan:

     https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRSTUDIO-1143

Thanks for your help.
--Sean

> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-24 at 12.52 p
> Hi Sean,
>
> Sorry for late reply.
>
> No need to try with Java 1.9, I just thought you may get the error
> because you already use Java 1.9. Just keep 1.8.
>
> The error clearly happens in Studio, not on the server side. But I have
> no idea why it happens. The line where the NullPointerException happens
> (ConfigWriter.java:540) needs to be changed to check for null and to
> prevent the error. I need to investigate more.
>
> In the meantime, can you please file a Jira [1]?
>
> Thanks,
> Stefan
>
> [1] http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRSTUDIO
>
>
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-24 at 12.29 p
> Hi Stefan:
>
> Yes, I used the exact same values as in the tutorial with no luck.
>
> The system administrators upgraded to Java jdk1.8.0_131. Still no luck 
> there.
>
> (Where do we get Java 1.9? The latest at java.sun.com is 1.8.0_131.)
>
> Take care
> --k
>
>
> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.57 p
> Tested with Studio 2.0.0-M12 against ApacheDS 2.0.0-M20 and 2.0.0-M23 to
> add the "o=sevenSeas" partition as described in the tutorial just works
> (the screenshot are not up-to-date btw).
>
> Did you choose same values as in the tutorial?
>
> Another idea, as we use reflection in that part of code where the
> NullPointerException occurs: do you use Java 9? Or which Java version do
> you use?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.05 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan. (And apologies if this message appears 
> twice. My mail client is acting oddly.)
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:115) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:192) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:328) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:85) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:540) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:324) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:408) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:291) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:108) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Is there something I should look for in the server's log?
>
> --k
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@me.com>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.03 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan.
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
>
>
>

Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>.
Hi Sean,

Sorry for late reply.

On 04/24/2017 07:29 PM, Sean Kelly wrote:
> Hi Stefan:
> 
> Yes, I used the exact same values as in the tutorial with no luck.
> 
> The system administrators upgraded to Java jdk1.8.0_131. Still no luck
> there.
> 
> (Where do we get Java 1.9? The latest at java.sun.com is 1.8.0_131.)

No need to try with Java 1.9, I just thought you may get the error
because you already use Java 1.9. Just keep 1.8.

The error clearly happens in Studio, not on the server side. But I have
no idea why it happens. The line where the NullPointerException happens
(ConfigWriter.java:540) needs to be changed to check for null and to
prevent the error. I need to investigate more.

In the meantime, can you please file a Jira [1]?

Thanks,
Stefan

[1] http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DIRSTUDIO




Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sean Kelly <ke...@apache.org>.
Hi Stefan:

Yes, I used the exact same values as in the tutorial with no luck.

The system administrators upgraded to Java jdk1.8.0_131. Still no luck 
there.

(Where do we get Java 1.9? The latest at java.sun.com is 1.8.0_131.)

Take care
--k

> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.57 p
> Tested with Studio 2.0.0-M12 against ApacheDS 2.0.0-M20 and 2.0.0-M23 to
> add the "o=sevenSeas" partition as described in the tutorial just works
> (the screenshot are not up-to-date btw).
>
> Did you choose same values as in the tutorial?
>
> Another idea, as we use reflection in that part of code where the
> NullPointerException occurs: do you use Java 9? Or which Java version do
> you use?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.05 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan. (And apologies if this message appears 
> twice. My mail client is acting oddly.)
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:115) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:192) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:328) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:85) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:540) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:324) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:408) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:291) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:108) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Is there something I should look for in the server's log?
>
> --k
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@me.com>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.03 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan.
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
>
>
>
> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 1.05 p
> Hi Sean,
>
> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 11.30 a
> Hi folks:
>
> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20, 
> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the 
> Studio reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and 
> the Details button reveals:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Any ideas what's going on?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean.
>
> [1] 
> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>

Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sean Kelly <ke...@apache.org>.
Hi Stefan:

Yes, I tried the exact same values as in the tutorial.

The server is running jdk1.8.0_102. Would upgrading to 9 help?

Thanks
--k

> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.57 p
> Tested with Studio 2.0.0-M12 against ApacheDS 2.0.0-M20 and 2.0.0-M23 to
> add the "o=sevenSeas" partition as described in the tutorial just works
> (the screenshot are not up-to-date btw).
>
> Did you choose same values as in the tutorial?
>
> Another idea, as we use reflection in that part of code where the
> NullPointerException occurs: do you use Java 9? Or which Java version do
> you use?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.05 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan. (And apologies if this message appears 
> twice. My mail client is acting oddly.)
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:115) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:192) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:328) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:85) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:540) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:324) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:408) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:291) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:108) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Is there something I should look for in the server's log?
>
> --k
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@me.com>
> 2017-04-13 at 2.03 p
> Thanks for responding, Stefan.
>
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. 
> But I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
>
> -----
>
>
>
> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 1.05 p
> Hi Sean,
>
> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 11.30 a
> Hi folks:
>
> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20, 
> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the 
> Studio reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and 
> the Details button reveals:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Any ideas what's going on?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean.
>
> [1] 
> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>

Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>.
Tested with Studio 2.0.0-M12 against ApacheDS 2.0.0-M20 and 2.0.0-M23 to
add the "o=sevenSeas" partition as described in the tutorial just works
(the screenshot are not up-to-date btw).

Did you choose same values as in the tutorial?

Another idea, as we use reflection in that part of code where the
NullPointerException occurs: do you use Java 9? Or which Java version do
you use?

Kind Regards,
Stefan


On 04/13/2017 09:05 PM, Sean Kelly wrote:
> Thanks for responding, Stefan. (And apologies if this message appears
> twice. My mail client is acting oddly.)
> 
> I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. But
> I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:
> 
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:115)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:192)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:328)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:85)
> 
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:540)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:324)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:408)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:291)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:108)
> 
>     ... 5 more
> 
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
> 
> Is there something I should look for in the server's log?
> 
> --k
>> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
>> 2017-04-13 at 1.05 p
>> Hi Sean,
>>
>> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
>> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
>> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>> Stefan
>>
>> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
>> 2017-04-13 at 11.30 a
>> Hi folks:
>>
>> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20,
>> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the
>> Studio reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and
>> the Details button reveals:
>>
>> -----
>> Unable to save configuration.
>>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to
>> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83)
>>
>>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
>> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290)
>>
>>     at
>> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107)
>>
>>     ... 5 more
>>
>> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>> -----
>>
>> Any ideas what's going on?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sean.
>>
>> [1]
>> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>>
> 


Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sean Kelly <ke...@apache.org>.
Thanks for responding, Stefan. (And apologies if this message appears 
twice. My mail client is acting oddly.)

I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. But 
I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:

-----
Unable to save configuration.
  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:115)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:192)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:328)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
     at 
org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:85)
     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:540)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:324)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:408)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:291)
     at 
org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:108)
     ... 5 more

Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
-----

Is there something I should look for in the server's log?

--k
> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 1.05 p
> Hi Sean,
>
> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 11.30 a
> Hi folks:
>
> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20, 
> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the 
> Studio reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and 
> the Details button reveals:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Any ideas what's going on?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean.
>
> [1] 
> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>

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Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sean Kelly <se...@me.com>.
Thanks for responding, Stefan.

I upgraded Apache Directory Studio to Version: 2.0.0.v20161101-M12. But 
I still get a stack trace when I try to save my configuration:

-----


> Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>
> 2017-04-13 at 1.05 p
> Hi Sean,
>
> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
> Sean Kelly <ma...@apache.org>
> 2017-04-13 at 11.30 a
> Hi folks:
>
> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20, 
> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the 
> Studio reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and 
> the Details button reveals:
>
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to 
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83) 
>
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290) 
>
>     at 
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107) 
>
>     ... 5 more
>
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
>
> Any ideas what's going on?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean.
>
> [1] 
> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>

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Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Sherman Lilly <sh...@gmail.com>.
I ww

On Apr 13, 2017 2:05 PM, "Stefan Seelmann" <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de> wrote:

> Hi Sean,
>
> which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
> (ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
> from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Stefan
>
> On 04/13/2017 06:30 PM, Sean Kelly wrote:
> > Hi folks:
> >
> > I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20,
> > following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the Studio
> > reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and the Details
> > button reveals:
> >
> > -----
> > Unable to save configuration.
> >  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to
> > convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.
> convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(
> ConfigWriter.java:191)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.
> ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(
> ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.
> SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.
> run(StudioJob.java:83)
> >
> >     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> > Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(
> ConfigWriter.java:539)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(
> ConfigWriter.java:323)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(
> ConfigWriter.java:407)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(
> ConfigWriter.java:290)
> >
> >     at
> > org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.
> convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107)
> >
> >     ... 5 more
> >
> > Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> > -----
> >
> > Any ideas what's going on?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sean.
> >
> > [1]
> > http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-
> adding-partition.html
> >
>
>

Re: 'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem

Posted by Stefan Seelmann <ma...@stefan-seelmann.de>.
Hi Sean,

which version of Apache Directory Studio are you using? From stack trace
(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340) I assume it is a very old one
from 2015? If so can you try wit latest 2.0.0-M12?

Kind Regards,
Stefan

On 04/13/2017 06:30 PM, Sean Kelly wrote:
> Hi folks:
> 
> I'm trying to add a new partition to an existing Apache DS 2.0.0-M20,
> following the instructions [1]. However, when I click "Save", the Studio
> reports "'Save Configuration' has encountered a problem" and the Details
> button reveals:
> 
> -----
> Unable to save configuration.
>  - Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigurationException: Unable to
> convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:114)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getConvertedLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:191)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.editor.ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.saveConfiguration(ServerConfigurationEditorUtils.java:340)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.apacheds.configuration.jobs.SaveConfigurationRunnable.run(SaveConfigurationRunnable.java:109)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.studio.common.core.jobs.StudioJob.run(StudioJob.java:83)
> 
>     at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:54)
> Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.getDn(ConfigWriter.java:539)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:323)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:407)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.addBean(ConfigWriter.java:290)
> 
>     at
> org.apache.directory.server.config.ConfigWriter.convertConfigurationBeanToLdifEntries(ConfigWriter.java:107)
> 
>     ... 5 more
> 
> Unable to convert the configuration bean to LDIF entries
> -----
> 
> Any ideas what's going on?
> 
> Thanks,
> Sean.
> 
> [1]
> http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/basic-ug/1.4.3-adding-partition.html
>