A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Using the -c flag after the -d flag gives the following results: # pwd /tmp/ann # ls .toc U838196.bff # bffcreate -d /tmp/ann -c 0503-003 bffcreate: The specified device /dev/rfd0 is not a valid device or file.
Local fix
Place the -c flag before the -d flag: # bffcreate -c -d /tmp/ann # ls .toc bos.rte.install.7.1.1.0.U #
Problem summary
Using the bffcreate "-c" option to change the name will fail
Problem conclusion
Terminate the c_flag command option appropriately for later processing.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV04168
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-02
Closed date
2011-08-02
Last modified date
2013-04-16
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U844626
UP11/10/10 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U844626 bos.rte.install 5.3.12.5
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 April 2013