A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
New function: Support has been provided so that the STRING and UNSTRING can accept PIC U senders and receivers.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL 6.4 compiling * * programs with STRING AND UNSTRING * * statements who want to use PIC U data items * * in these statements. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: New function: Support has been provided * * so that the STRING and UNSTRING can * * accept * * PIC U senders and receivers. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the IBM-provided PTF. * **************************************************************** The STRING and UNSTRING statements would block the use of PIC U senders receivers with errors at compile time.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
The compiler was updated to provide support for the use of PIC U data items with the STRING and UNSTRING statement.
APAR Information
APAR number
PH57297
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655EC600
Reported release
640
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-10-02
Closed date
2023-10-23
Last modified date
2023-11-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
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Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655EC600
Applicable component levels
R640 PSY UI94116
UP23/11/01 P F310
R641 PSY UI94117
UP23/11/01 P F310
R642 PSY UI94118
UP23/11/01 P F310
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2023