Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Personal Communications 6.0.8 Windows7 Service Pack 1 SNA/LLC2 3270 session gets pcscm.exe Application error The system error occurs when the keyboard is hit repeatedly for the scroll. System error - PCSCM is not running. Press OK to terminate PCOMM session. Application Error pcscm.exe is recorded on an Windows event log. This issue has occurred with multiple PCs.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All IBM Personal Communications 3270 * * Emulator session users with SNA * * connectivity. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: PCSCM.EXE crashes when a user hits the * * keyboard repeatedly to scroll the 3270 * * Emulator screen connected over SNA * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A 3270 Emulator session is established over SNA connectivity. When the user hits the keyboard repeatedly to scroll the screen, PCSCM crashes with the following error: "PCSCM is not running. Press OK to terminate the PCOMM session"
Problem conclusion
The crash was caused by a Null pointer exception in the IBM Personal Communications SNA code. Changes have been made to PCSRUINW.DLL, PCSRUISN.DLL and PCSRUISS.DLL to rectify the problem. Fix is scheduled for PCOM 6.0.10 Refresh Pack
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC99402
Reported component name
PCOMM V5 COMBO-
Reported component ID
5639I700J
Reported release
601
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-02-17
Closed date
2014-03-21
Last modified date
2014-03-21
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
PCSRUINW PCSRUISN PCSRUISS
Fix information
Fixed component name
PCOMM V5 COMBO-
Fixed component ID
5639I700J
Applicable component levels
R601 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 March 2014