Problem getting <util:map> beans recognized as "local"

[jbisotti]

Given the following Map definition:

    <util:map id="someMap">
        ...
    </util:map>

I want to add it to another Map I'm injecting as a property; in the same context file:

        <property name="settingCommandsMap">
            <map>
                <!-- Does not work. -->
                <entry key="Some.Map">
                    <ref local="someMap" />
                </entry>

                <!-- Work fine. -->
                <entry key="Some.Map">
                    <ref bean="someMap" />
                </entry>
            </map>
        </property>

However, someMap is not recognized as being "local". Is this expected? Or a bug?

[jbisotti]

Surely someone has some insight on this one?

[Andreas Senft]

Seems like a bug to me. Maybe you should report this on Jira (if not already reported yet).

Regards,
Andreas

[jbisotti]

JIRA issue entered.