Import Word Document causes NullPointerException when a space does not have a homepage set

Bug Description

When you are importing word document using Office Connector's Doc Import function, if the space does not have a homepage set, you will get the following stacktrace:

Cause

java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.benryan.webwork.WordImportAction.doFileImport(WordImportAction.java:312)
Stack Trace:[hide]

java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.benryan.webwork.WordImportAction.doFileImport(WordImportAction.java:312)
at com.benryan.webwork.WordImportAction.executeFileImport(WordImportAction.java:146)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:39)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:25)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:597)
at com.opensymphony.xwork.DefaultActionInvocation.invokeAction(DefaultActionInvocation.java:302)

Steps to reproduce

In Confluence versions above 3.2

1. First, ensure that the space that you are using does not have a homepage set.
2. Next, go to any page, and use the "Import Word Document" feature
3. Upload the word document you want to import
4. Use the default setting:
   Example

    Root page title: Test
    Where to import: Import as a new page in the current space
    Title conflicts: Rename imported pages if page name already exists
   

5. Click Import button
6. You will get the Oops page with the stacktrace mentioned above

In Confluence 3.2 and below

1. First, ensure that the space that you are using does not have a homepage set.
2. Next, go to any page, and use the "Doc Import" feature
3. Select the word document you want to import
4. Click the Advanced button
5. Use the following setting:
   Example

    Root page title: Test
    Where to import: Import as a new page in the current space
    Title conflicts: Imported pages become new versions of existing pages with the same title
   

6. Click Import button
7. You will get the Oops page with the stacktrace mentioned above

Screenshot

1. DocImportBug.png

Workaround

1. Please set a homepage for the space. For more information on how to do this, refer to the following documentation:
   • http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DOC/Editing+Space+Details