IT26960: MQ Error message AMQ9512 contains incorrect text

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When the MQ 'ping channel' is issued against a channel that does
  not support this command, an AMQ9512 message is recorded in the
  AMQERR*.LOG with the following text:
  -----
  AMQ9512: Ping operation is not valid for channel
  'SYSTEM.DEF.SVRCONN'.
  
  EXPLANATION:
  Ping may only be issued for SENDER, SERVER or CLUSSDR channel
  types.
  Also, it may not be issued for an SSL channel on the HP-UX or
  Linux platforms.
  
  ACTION:
  If the local channel is a receiver channel, you must issue the
   ping from the remote queue manager.
  -----
  The restriction in the above text for SSL channels is incorrect.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  USERS AFFECTED:
  All the users of MQ
  
  
  Platforms affected:
  MultiPlatform
  
  ****************************************************************
  PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
  In the explanation section of AMQ9512 error message, it was
  incorrectly stated that PING CHANNEL may not be issued for SSL
  CHANNEL on Linux or HP-UX.
  

Problem conclusion

• The explanation section of AMQ9512 Error message has been
  corrected.
  
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs:
  
  Version    Maintenance Level
  v8.0       8.0.0.12
  v9.0 LTS   9.0.0.6
  v9.1 CD    9.1.2
  v9.1 LTS   9.1.0.2
  
  The latest available maintenance can be obtained from
  'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes'
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037
  
  If the maintenance level is not yet available information on
  its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ
  Planned Maintenance Release Dates'
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  IBM MQ BASE MP

• Fixed component ID

  5724H7251

Applicable component levels