A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
With packed decimal, division with remainder can be slower.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL V5.2 compiling * * and running programs with DIVIDE..REMAINDER * * statements using PACKED-DECIMAL or USAGE * * DISPLAY items. * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Performance problem, division can be * * slower than with Enterprise COBOL V4. * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply provided service. * * * **************************************************************** Enterprise COBOL V5.2 wasn't using the packed division hardware instruction to compute the remainder; it was using an additional sequence of instructions.
Problem conclusion
The compiler has been fixed to generate code that uses the packed division hardware instruction to compute the remainder.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI39296
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655W3200
Reported release
520
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-04-17
Closed date
2015-05-22
Last modified date
2015-06-09
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGYCBE
Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655W3200
Applicable component levels
R520 PSY UI27877
UP15/05/28 P F505
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
09 June 2015