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[jpa-spec users] [jsr338-experts] Re: question regarding EntityManager.close()

From: Linda DeMichiel <linda.demichiel_at_oracle.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:30:06 -0700

Hi Christian,

On 6/1/2012 1:47 AM, Christian Romberg wrote:
> Dear group,
>
> The javadoc of EntityManager.close() states:
>
> "... If this method is called when the entity manager is associated with an active transaction, ..."
>
> Is my understanding right, that "active transaction" could be a RESOURCE_LOCAL transaction or a
> JTA transaction?
>

Yes, your understanding is correct.

regards,

-Linda

> (At first glance, I thought, that only JTA transactions are meant, but then it would not make sense, that
> getTransaction() remains functional on a closed EntityManager, because for JTA transactions getTransaction()
> would throw an exception, so there is obviously a reason, that "getTransaction" (along with "isOpen" and "getProperties")
> is allowed on a closed EntityManager.)
>
> Thank you!
>
> Regards,
>
> Christian
>
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