A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
This APAR addresses issues in RACF's MFA function in both z/VM 7.1.0 and z/VM 7.2.0. This Fixpack provides resolution to the following MFA support issues with the RACF server: - RACF termination on IUCV error when using MFA - Clarification of MFA error message
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All customers that use the RACF Security * * Server for z/VM (RACFVM). * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF * **************************************************************** The IUCV path between the *RPI system service and the RACFVM service machine could be terminated if MFA experiences IUCV communication problems with the TCPIP service machine. Additionally, MFA server configuration alerts have been reworked to make the identification of configuration errors easier.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
Module RPIMFA has been updated to prevent termination of IUCV paths belonging to other services. Message "RPIMFA007E Statement SERVER not found or invalid in MFA CONTROL." is now shown only if the SERVER statement needs to be corrected. It is no longer shown if no server can be reached.
APAR Information
APAR number
VM66528
Reported component name
RACF/VM SUPPORT
Reported component ID
576700201
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2021-04-29
Closed date
2021-06-22
Last modified date
2022-12-13
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UV99401 UV99402
Modules/Macros
RPIMFA
Fix information
Fixed component name
RACF/VM SUPPORT
Fixed component ID
576700201
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
13 December 2022