APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When debugging in RD/z, error is: the format of the value failed. Happens after changing the variables view. Change one of the items in the variables view from String to Hexadecimal. Then click Step-over a few times. All of the sudden all variables gives the error 'The format of the value failed.'
Local fix
Problem summary
The variables view will show "The format of the value failed." for any variable which does not have its correct internal format.
Problem conclusion
Code was added to display variables in hex format whenever a variable does not have its correct internal format. The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V7.6.2.1 Fix Pack which is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM23966
Reported component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Reported component ID
5724T0700
Reported release
760
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-10-05
Closed date
2010-12-18
Last modified date
2010-12-18
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Fix information
Fixed component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Fixed component ID
5724T0700
Applicable component levels
R762 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 October 2020