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APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
CICS Explorer V5.2.0 is unable to connect to a a CICSPlex SM or single CICS region (SMSS) running CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V5.3. CICS Explorer is backwards compatible with earlier CICS releases, but not forward compatible with newer CICS releases. Attempts to connect CICS Explorer V5.2 to a CICS TS V5.3 server produce message IZE0106E Connect failed with "Unsupported CICS release" This APAR adds support for CICS Explorer V5.2 to make a CMCI connection to a CICS TS V5.3 server.
Local fix
Problem summary
CICS Explorer V5.2 can connect to CICS regions running CICS TS V5.2 or earlier. It is not able to connect to a a CICSPlex SM or single CICS region (SMSS) running CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V5.3. Any attempt to do so receives message: IZE0106E Connect failed with "Unsupported CICS release"
Problem conclusion
CICS Explorer V5.2 has been enhanced so that it can create a CMCI connection to CICS Transaction Server for z/OS 5.3. Connections to CICSPlex SM or to single CICS regions (SMSS) are supported. When connected to a CICS TS V5.3 system, CICS Explorer V5.2 will function as if the CICS system were at V5.2 or lower. CICS Explorer V5.2 cannot be used to manage resources added at CICS TS V5.3. This fix will be made available in Version 5.2.0.7 of the CICS Explorer. For installation instructions please see: Ordering maintenance for IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21380083
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV86033
Reported component name
CICS EXPLORER V
Reported component ID
5655Y0401
Reported release
520
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-06-21
Closed date
2016-07-13
Last modified date
2016-07-13
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
EXPLORER
Fix information
Fixed component name
CICS EXPLORER V
Fixed component ID
5655Y0401
Applicable component levels
R520 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
13 July 2016