The following error is generated after you install or upgrade the version of Java that a custom application uses: 

The problem occurs because the java.corba module (for example, org.omg.CORBA* packages) were deprecated in Java 9. In Java 11, that module is no longer be available.

Deprecating the module means that the classes in the module are not available in the class path, by default. However, you can add them to the class path by including the --add-module java.corba option on the javac or java command line.

Note: This option is available in Java 9 and Java 10. The CORBA modules are not available in Java 11. However, a workaround is available that enables you to add those modules for Java 11. See the following examples for Java 9 and 10, as well as the workaround for Java 11.

Example for Java 9 and 10:

In Java 9 and 10, you need to change this command:

When you include --add-module java.corba , the command looks like this:

Workaround for Java 11:

To add the CORBA modules to Java 11, you must download GlassFish CORBA JAR files externally from online resources and add them to the class path for Java 11. The following list shows the five GlassFish JAR files that you need:

• glassfish-corba-internal-api.jar
• glassfish-corba-omgapi.jar
• glassfish-corba-orb.jar
• pfl-basic.jar
• pfl-tf.jar

Disclaimers:

• There are various third-party CORBA libraries online. SAS Technical Support has tried GlassFish files only, with limited testing.

 

• SAS does not own these CORBA JAR files that provide support for Java 11. Therefore, SAS is not responsible for any issues that might arise from the use of these JAR files. For example, if you run security scans and find any security vulnerabilities with these files, SAS cannot help you fix those issues since they are in third-party files that you download from the web.