A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
This APAR contains changes that provide support for dynamic length elementary data items for programs compiled with the LP(64) compiler option.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL V6.3 who use the * * PIC X DYNAMIC clause in their COBOL * * program and who compile with the LP(64) * * option. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: This compiler error message is issued: * * IGYDS2316-S The "DYNAMIC LENGTH" * * clause is not supported when the * * LP(64) option is in effect. Remove * * this clause or recompile with LP(32). * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * **************************************************************** Dynamic-length elementary items cannot be used in programs compiled with the LP(64) option.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
The compiler has been updated to allow use of dynamic-length elementary items when compiling with the LP(64) option.
APAR Information
APAR number
PH18640
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655EC600
Reported release
630
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-10-29
Closed date
2019-11-26
Last modified date
2020-01-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGY8RWTU IGYCASMB IGYCCBE IGYCCCRT IGYCCICS IGYCCSRV IGYCDGEN IGYCDIAG IGYCDMAP IGYCEN$0 IGYCEN$1 IGYCEN$2 IGYCEN$3 IGYCEN$4 IGYCEN$5 IGYCEN$8 IGYCEN$D IGYCEN$R IGYCFGEN IGYCFREE IGYCINIT IGYCJA$0 IGYCJA$1 IGYCJA$2 IGYCJA$3 IGYCJA$4 IGYCJA$5 IGYCJA$8 IGYCJA$D IGYCJA$R IGYCLIBR IGYCLSTR IGYCLVL0 IGYCLVL1 IGYCLVL2 IGYCLVL3 IGYCLVL8 IGYCMALL IGYCOSCN IGYCPGEN IGYCRCTL IGYCRDPR IGYCRDSC IGYCREAL IGYCRWT IGYCSCAN IGYCSIMD IGYCUE$0 IGYCUE$1 IGYCUE$2 IGYCUE$3 IGYCUE$4 IGYCUE$5 IGYCUE$8 IGYCUE$D IGYCUE$R IGYCXREF IGYDRV IGYEQCWI IGYMSGE IGYMSGK IGYMSGT IGYQCBE IGYQSPLT IGYZQEN6 IGYZQENU IGYZQJP6 IGYZQJPN
Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655EC600
Applicable component levels
R630 PSY UI66646
UP19/12/04 P F912
R631 PSY UI66647
UP19/12/04 P F912
R632 PSY UI66648
UP19/12/04 P F912
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 December 2023