APARs, Hiper APARs & Known issues

Links to search for APARs, HIPER APARs
and Known Issues.

  •      APARs (Authorized Program Analysis Reports) are formal documents IBM uses to identify and correct issues within their programs.
  •      PTFs (Program Temporary Fixes) refer to a specific bug fix or a collection of fixes that customers can install.
            These fixes are intended for all users to help prevent potential problems.  PTFs are used to address APARs. 
  •      A Hiper APAR (High Impact Pervasive Authorized Program Analysis Report) addresses critical issues affecting IBM operations.
  •      A known issue is a documented case of a program malfunction.

    Please use the following links to find the latest information on APARs, Hiper APARs, and known issues: