A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
This is for a problem where customers have a failed SORT which later leads to an S0C4 ABEND, because the SORT return code is not handled properly in v5.1 and above. It works fine for customers running v4.2.
Local fix
None- Apply PTF.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL V5.2 compiling * * and running programs that contain calls to * * external SORT packages. * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Incorrect output at runtime: When a * * failure occurs on a call to an external * * SORT package, the compiler may not * * recognize the failure and will try to * * continue processing which may result * * in an S0C4 ABEND. * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * * * **************************************************************** The compiler will only recognize a return code of 16 as failure when returning from a call to an external SORT package. There are other return codes, greater than 16, that also indicate a failure in the SORT routine
Problem conclusion
The compiler was modified to recognize any SORT return code greater than or equal to 16, as a failure condition.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI71950
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655W3200
Reported release
520
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-11-08
Closed date
2016-11-22
Last modified date
2016-12-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGYCRCTL
Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655W3200
Applicable component levels
R520 PSY UI42823
UP16/11/26 P F611
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 December 2016