A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
External Source fails if the command includes a colon ":" This results in the error message: External_Source_17: Error occurred during initializeFromArgs() We are treating ':' as the path separator in this specification of progname. ex : hostname:progname if the program resides at other location.
Local fix
Only workaround is to not use ":" directly in command.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: IS DS 8.1 **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Sequential file with external source command will fail if the command contains ":". **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Apply the patch. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Check the external command to see if ":" is being used as hostname separator or not. If not, consider it as part of the command itself.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR36007
Reported component name
INFO SRVR PLATF
Reported component ID
5724Q3612
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-03-22
Closed date
2010-05-10
Last modified date
2010-05-10
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Fix information
Fixed component name
INFO SRVR PLATF
Fixed component ID
5724Q3612
Applicable component levels
R810 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
06 October 2021