A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When using FM/IMS Batch Browse (IBB) function with external REXX functions VAL_FLD or TFLD, incorrect data is returned unless they are preceded by a PRINT function. Sample VAL_FLD REXX external function within IBB: Correct data returned with: VIEWIMS GETIMS (without using view) PRINT VAL_FLD Incorrect data returned with: VIEWIMS GETIMS (without using view) VAL_FLD -or- VIEWIMS GETIMS (without using view) VAL_FLD PRINT VAL_FLD In addition, the File Manager User's Guide and Reference syntax diagram for the TFLD external REXX function is incorrect, commas are not shown to separate parameters.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All File Manager users. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: 1. After invoking the PRINT function * * the VAL_FLD function is not returning * * the correct field value. * * 2. The syntax diagram for the TFLD * * function is incorrect in the IBM * * File Manager for z/OS User's Guide and * * Reference. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
File Manager has been modified to resolve these issues. For the documentation changes associated with this APAR, please refer to the 'What's New' section in the File Manager V13 Knowledge Center: https://ibm.biz/Bdi3zy
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI71562
Reported component name
FILE MANAGER Z/
Reported component ID
5655Q1200
Reported release
D10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-10-31
Closed date
2017-06-26
Last modified date
2017-08-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
FMN0LVL
SC19411907 |
Fix information
Fixed component name
FILE MANAGER Z/
Fixed component ID
5655Q1200
Applicable component levels
RD10 PSY UI48291
UP17/07/04 P F707
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 August 2017