A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Upcase function in parallel transfomer convert Micro sign (hex B5) to hex 1A. Since there is no capital letter (upcase) presentation for micro sign in latin-1 character set, expectation is to leave it unchanged (like numbers and special characters).
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Parallel transformer job that uses Upcase function to convert micro sign(hex B5) to upper case. **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Upcase function in parallel transfomer convert Micro sign (hex B5) to hex 1A. Since there is no capital letter (upcase) presentation for micro sign in latin-1 character set, expectation is to leave it unchanged (like numbers and special characters). **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Apply the patch JR35074 ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Resolution was to bypass the call to uppercase conversion function if the character being converted is the Micro sign (hex B5) character.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR35074
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2009-12-07
Closed date
2010-01-15
Last modified date
2010-01-15
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
SERVER
Fix information
Fixed component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Fixed component ID
5724Q36DS
Applicable component levels
R810 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 October 2021