Fixes are available
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.8 (December 2015)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.9 (February 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10 (May 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10.1 (July 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.11 (August 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.12 (November 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.13 (March 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.14 (May 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15 (August 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15.2 (November 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.16 (March 2018)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.17 (May 2018)
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When configuring a storage provisioning operation, TPC incorrectly selects a second host (in addition to the intended/customer-selected host). This second host cannot be removed from the GUI panel. Proceeding with the provisioning task (with the two SRA hosts selected), the job will fail and prompt with the following message in a GUI pop-up: Storage Cannot be provisioned from capacity pool <capacity pool name> using service class <service class name> for the following reason: HWNLM0715E There are no common fabrics that have the minimum number of required paths between the selected servers and the managed storage systems. There is only the option to close the error dialog box. TPC should not select a second host beyond what was selected by the user. When this happens the job will fail. RECREATE STEPS: Configure a storage provisioning task in TPC 5.2.5.1. Observe that a second host is selected (by TPC, not by the user) and then observe the task fail. ________________________________________________________________ DB2 Version used for Server: N/A The defect is against component: 5608TPC00 Server/Manager build/release (TPC): 5.2.5.1 ________________________________________________________________ Problem as described by customer: Storage Provisioning failed Initial customer impact (low/med/high): High
Local fix
Apply fixing PTF when available; contact support for patch and guidance if formal PTF is not yet available.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * TPC 5.2.x users using volume provisioning * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * TPC selects an extra host for provisioning that may not be * * selected by the customer. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The reason behind the inconsistent data (0 and null values) was not identified. However, the query used for provisioning was modified to be more selective. The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0008 - target December 2015 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822 The target dates for future refresh packs do not represent a formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change without notice.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT10150
Reported component name
TPC ADVANCED
Reported component ID
5608TPCA0
Reported release
525
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-07-17
Closed date
2015-09-08
Last modified date
2015-09-08
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
DISK
Fix information
Fixed component name
TPC ADVANCED
Fixed component ID
5608TPCA0
Applicable component levels
R525 PSY
UP
R526 PSY
UP
R527 PSY
UP
R520 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
22 February 2022