An error has occurred: java.lang.NullPointerException

[cduey]

Do you what setting is needed to avoid the message "An error has occurred: java.lang.NullPointerException " when a user clicks o nthe New->WebIntelligence Document link? They can edit an existing document that they own...they cannot create a new one via universe.

[chvsuresh]

Hi,

I am not sure, if this is related to XI.

Check whether you are using JRE 1.5. This seems to be an issue (I was not able to create a new WebI report in e6.5.1. When I started using JRE1.4, I was able to create new reports).

To make sure JRE is the issue, try to create a report using HTML Report Panel instead of Java Report Panel (from options).

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Suresh

[cduey]

This is XIr1

JRE is ok because i can create docs using a different BO ID on the same PC.

[Jamolie]

I also have this error, but it only happens after a period of time of unactivity... something to do with the timeout.

[mmunnis]

[cduey]

I can't allow 'Inherited Security' because i need to restrict users from certain folders.

I was going through the notes on SP1 and it looks like this is addressed. I will do more testing tomorrow.

It would be nice if the bugs/known issues were listed in the Knowledge base instead of digging through the SP and HF read me files...

[mmunnis]

You can still set security permissions on the "Rights" tab of the folder. This is just the "Object Level Security" tab.

[larango]

I'm getting this error when i try to see the history of a scheduled report in infoview. Any idea??

[BusObjGuy]

You also need VOD on the Universe connection in CMC. Set at the highest level under universe connections.

[BusObjGuy]

You also need VOD on the Universe connection in CMC. Set at the highest level under universe connections.

[BusObjGuy]

You also need VOD on the Universe connection in CMC. Set at the highest level under universe connections.

[Correges and Smith]

Hello.
Wherever the error is coming from, I think that you can enter a case to TechSupport.
An error has occurred: java.lang.NullPointerException error message shoud never been generated. Either BO manages the error messages because you have done something wrong or fix this if this is a bug.
This error should never been shown.

Regards

[monjes]

I ran into the same issue and found that by adding my group memberships to the application level fixed it:

CMC --> Home --> BusinessObjects Enterprise --> Web Intelligence

[jessemauser]

A blast from the past. I'm now getting this java.lang.JullPointerException error after installing BO 4.0 SP2 on win2003.

Jesse

[phani]

Hi Jessi,
Iam also getting the same error after installing bo4.0( when I login to CMC) did you resolve the issue, if so please pass the resolution

Thanks
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