A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
ELACOVB and ELACOVC will sometimes use an old type pointer address that no longer exists causing abends in the heap memory manager.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of Rational COBOL Runtime For * * z/VSE * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: ELACOVB and ELACOVC will sometimes use * * an old type pointer address that no * * longer exists causing abends in the * * heap memory manager * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The modules no longer keep the pointer, but instead look it up each time. The overhead of this is minimal, but it ensures that the pointer address is always valid.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI52971
Reported component name
RATL COBOL RUNT
Reported component ID
5648F6600
Reported release
750
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-23
Closed date
2015-12-13
Last modified date
2018-03-15
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
ELACOVB ELACOVC
Fix information
Fixed component name
RATL COBOL RUNT
Fixed component ID
5648F6600
Applicable component levels
R750 PSY UI33511
UP15/12/17 P E620
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 March 2018