8344778: javac is not generating the ConstantValue attribute for non-final static fields

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Issues

• JDK-8344778: javac is not generating the ConstantValue attribute for non-final static fields (Bug - P4)
• JDK-8344780: javac is not generating the ConstantValue attribute for non-final static fields (CSR)

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