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APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When trying to check the amount of space for taking extends in GDSA storage using the CICS Explorer, one must subtract SMSLVABYTES from SMSMEMLIMIT and round down. When entering "10 GB" in the Quick Filter, it issues a red X saying "10 GB is not a valid number". If one enters "10", it returns every result under 10 GB. The Quick Filter should be updated to use the same unit of measurement as the column, or it should be updated to accept 10 GB as value to compare against what is displayed.
Local fix
Problem summary
When trying to check the amount of space for taking extends in GDSA storage using the CICS Explorer, one must subtract SMSLVABYTES from SMSMEMLIMIT and round down. Values shown in the Global Dynamic Storage Area tables for storage are shown as approximate values (e.g. 2MB) but the quick filter expects bytes (e.g. 21146754). This can mean that not all of the expected data is being shown to users due to rounding of the number.
Problem conclusion
Changes have been made to the quick filter so that it is clear to users that the values are approximate by prefixing with a (e.g. 2MB). A tooltip will also be provided which shows the real byte value. In addition a reminder is provided as a watermark in the filter box which prompts users with the required unit at the point of entry. . This fix will be made available in Version 5.5.0.6 of the CICS Explorer.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
IJ20074
Reported component name
CICS EXPLORER V
Reported component ID
5655Y0401
Reported release
550
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-10-03
Closed date
2019-12-13
Last modified date
2019-12-13
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
EXPLORER
Fix information
Fixed component name
CICS EXPLORER V
Fixed component ID
5655Y0401
Applicable component levels
R550 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
08 March 2021