APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM Explorer for z/OS - zExpl v3.1.1.9 If a Copybook is changed while editing a COBOL program in the COBOL editor, the changes are not reflected. When the COBOL program is changed then syntax errors appear. For example, Open progA in the COBOL editor. Open a copybook member using open copybook member feature. Add a variable to the copybook and save changes. Add a line of code in progA that references the new variable, and save. Syntax error occurs stating variable cannot be found. Hover over the copybook shows old copybook But, if you open the copybook using the open copybook member feature it opens the correct changed copybook.
Local fix
Right Mouse click in progA Select Refactor > Remove noise Cancel Close editor for progA Open progA in Cobol editor New copybook is found by editor ********** or close workspace and reopen it
Problem summary
IBM Explorer for z/OS - zExpl v3.1.1.9 If a Copybook is changed while editing a COBOL program in the COBOL editor, the changes are not reflected. When the COBOL program is changed then syntax errors appear. For example, Open progA in the COBOL editor. Open a copybook member using open copybook member feature. Add a variable to the copybook and save changes. Add a line of code in progA that references the new variable, and save. Syntax error occurs stating variable cannot be found. Hover over the copybook shows old copybook But, if you open the copybook using the open copybook member feature it opens the correct changed copybook.
Problem conclusion
There was a problem in the code that failed to clear the contents of a previously cached copybook.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH00669
Reported component name
EXP FOR Z/OS CL
Reported component ID
5655EXP00
Reported release
310
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-07-18
Closed date
2018-08-22
Last modified date
2018-08-22
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
EXP FOR Z/OS CL
Fixed component ID
5655EXP00
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 August 2018