Fixes are available
September 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
April 2013 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 8 (October 2015 Update) for 12.1
December 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 4 (October 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 5 (December 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 6 (February 2014 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 7 (May 2014 Update) for 12.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When compiling a large testcase with -O2, the compiler abends in the xlCcode section of the compiler. The issue appears to be related to the use of -O2 with -g and -qcheck=all. ===== COMPILE COMMAND: xlC_r -c -O2 -q64 -qstrict -qrtti=all -Q -qmaxmem=-1 -g -qlibansi -qro -qroconst -qcheck=all -qtls a.cxx ===== ACTUAL OUTPUT: Internal compiler error in xlCcode ===== EXPECTED OUTPUT: The compiler should not produce an internal compiler error.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: C users can be affected by this issue. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The compiler produces an internal compiler error when compiling a C program.
Problem conclusion
An additional check is performed that prevents the optimizer from entering an error condition and causing an internal compiler error.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
LI76941
Reported component name
XL C/C++ FOR LI
Reported component ID
5725C7300
Reported release
C10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-08-28
Closed date
2012-08-28
Last modified date
2012-08-28
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
XL C/C++ FOR LI
Fixed component ID
5725C7300
Applicable component levels
RC10 PSN IV21461
UP06/09/13
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021