A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Customer is editing a dataset with a copybook that is variable length and the file is fixed length and has PAD set to OFF. User receives message FMNBA355, after they CANCEL and get back into the file some records are deleted.
Local fix
Set PAD to ON.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All File Manager users. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Editing a fixed block file and * * modifying the Occurs Depending On (ODO) * * value can result in messages * * o FMNBE678 (4678) 'Implied record * * length (nnnn) from (mmmmm) cannot be * * made'. * * o FMNBA355 (355) 'Record size (nnnn) * * invalid for FIXED,mmmmm output'. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * **************************************************************** File Manager is not allowing Occurs Depending On (ODO) changes for fixed block files.
Problem conclusion
File Manager is modified to allow Occurs Depending On (ODO) changes for fixed block files and pad the record with the PAD character specified in option 0.2 'System settings'.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI79308
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
2017-04-04
Closed date
2017-10-13
Last modified date
2017-11-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
FMN0LVL
Fix information
Fixed component name
FILE MANAGER Z/
Fixed component ID
5655Q1200
Applicable component levels
RD10 PSY UI51072
UP17/10/23 P F710
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 November 2017