APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When using WebSphere Optimized Local adapters and connecting to CICS 5.5 the message "The current CICS level 5.5 is not supported"
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Liberty Server user on Z/OS * * exploiting WebSphere Optimized Local * * Adapters. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The following message appears in the * * CICS log when using CICS TS 5.5: The * * current CICS level 0505 is not * * supported * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When using WebSphere Optimized Local adapters and connecting to CICS 5.5 the message "The current CICS level 0505 is not supported" is printed in the CICS joblog. The message may be prefixed by the string "WOLA TRACE 0" or "CWWKB8000I" depending on whether or not the WOLA message catalog is configured in CICS. Processing in CICS will continue using the WOLA libraries that were linked against CICS TS 5.4. It is recommended that you apply this APAR to ensure compatibility with CICS TS 5.5.
Problem conclusion
Add support to WOLA for CICS 5.5. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 19.0.0.2. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Most applications will continue to run despite the message indicating that the version of CICS is not supported. However it is recommended that you install this APAR to ensure compatibility.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH08209
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROF -
Reported component ID
5655W6514
Reported release
CD0
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-02-05
Closed date
2019-02-26
Last modified date
2019-02-26
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
LIBERTY PROF -
Fixed component ID
5655W6514
Applicable component levels
RCD0 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 December 2020