A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Various items addressed: 1) Scrub of IMS x'5920' record can ABENDS0C4 if the MSUPRLOC flag is set. ALZSCRUB uses the value set in MSUPLEN as the length of data to be cleared, this value is not correct. S0C4 2) CEX x'00AA' record containing extended length data field is not handled correctly, unpredictable results may occur when formatting the record. Such results can be but are not limited to malformed record displays and system abends. 3) Updates are required to some Knowledge Modules as a result of IMS service updates CEX x'00AA' record containing extended length data field and to improve readability. 4) A CDS file is required for option 1. Process, on IMS PI primary menu, but no error message is generated until processing is initiated.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IMS Problem Investigator V2.4 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: 1. Abend S0C4 ALZSCRUB+x'53A'. * * 2. Updates are required to some * * Knowledge Modules. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** 1. Scrub of IMS x'5920' record can abend S0C4 with MSUPTYP=MSUPDEC data. 2. CEX x'00AA' record containing extended length data field is not handled correctly, unpredictable results may occur when formatting the record. 3. Updates are required to some Knowledge Modules as a result of IMS service updates and to improve readability. 4. CDS file is required for option 1. Process, on IMS PI primary menu, but no error message is generated until processing is initiated.
Problem conclusion
1. Scrub utility, and the IMS x'5920' KM, are updated to include proper handling of the data when MSUPTYP=MSUPDEC. 2. CEX x'00AA' KM updated to handle events containing an extended length data field. 3. Updates are required to some Knowledge Modules as a result of IMS service up to PUT1811, also improvements to formatting for readability. 4. Message ISPP190 is generated if option 1. Process is selected and no Control Data Set is defined on the Primary Option menu.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH05805
Reported component name
IMS PROBLEM INV
Reported component ID
5655K5000
Reported release
240
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-11-27
Closed date
2019-01-22
Last modified date
2019-02-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UI60857
Modules/Macros
ALZA0AA9 ALZA0A49 ALZA05B9 ALZA05C9 ALZCXDRV ALZPRDRV ALZPRIM ALZSCRBA ALZSCRBB ALZSCRBC ALZSCRBD ALZSCRBE ALZSCRBF ALZSDCXG ALZTRACK ALZTUTRK ALZ4086A ALZ4086B ALZ4086C ALZ4086D ALZ4086E ALZ4086F ALZ5EA ALZ5EB ALZ5EC ALZ5ED ALZ5EE ALZ5EF ALZ55A ALZ55B ALZ55C ALZ55D ALZ55E ALZ55F ALZ59FFA ALZ59FFB ALZ59FFC ALZ59FFD ALZ59FFE ALZ59FFF ALZ5920A ALZ5920B ALZ5920C ALZ5920D ALZ5920E ALZ5920F ALZ6701A ALZ6701B ALZ6701C ALZ6701D ALZ6701E ALZ6701F ALZ6705A ALZ6705B ALZ6705C ALZ6705D ALZ6705E ALZ6705F
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS PROBLEM INV
Fixed component ID
5655K5000
Applicable component levels
R240 PSY UI60857
UP19/01/25 P F901
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 October 2020