Function

To set or reset the JES2 job number base.

Parameters

BASE=nnnnn

The new job number base (1-999999). JES2 assigns nnnnn to the next job entering the system unless nnnnn has already been assigned to a job. If the value of nnnnn is in use, JES2 assigns the new job the next available job number beyond the value of nnnnn.

Authority Required

This command requires system authority. The description of the $T RDRnn command explains how to ensure that the authority of the appropriate MVS™ system command group is assigned. The $T INTRDR command sets the command authority for internal readers.

This command requires control security access authority. For a description of assigning command input authority, see z/OS JES2 Initialization and Tuning Guide, SA32-0991.

Scope

MAS-wide. This command has an effect across the entire MAS.

Messages

The $HASP609 message displays the new job number base.

If the number 1000 is not in use, JES2 assigns 1000 to the next job in the system. If there is currently a job numbered 1000 in the system, JES2 assigns the next available job number.