PI29597: In Rational Developer for System z (RDz), PL/I rule Avoid Fixed Decimal declarations with even precision does not work correctly

Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 4 (9.0.1.4) for 9.0.1
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 5 (9.0.1.5) for 9.0.1
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 6 (9.0.1.6) for 9.0.1
Rational Developer for System z Interim Fix 1 for 9.0.1.6
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 7 (9.0.1.7) for 9.0.1

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• In Rational Developer for System z (RDz) 9.0.1.3, the built-in
  PL/I code review rule "Avoid Fixed Decimal declarations with
  even precision" does not work correctly as it also flags
  variables with FIXED BIN declaration.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• A defect in the "Avoid FIXED DECIMAL delcarations with even
  precision" rule logic marked fixed binary declarations with even
  precision as rule violations.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed rule logic to avoid marking binary items as rule
  violations.
  
  The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with
  IBM Rational Developer for System z V9.0.1.4 Fix Pack which
  is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page:
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  RATL DEV FOR SY

• Fixed component ID

  5724T0700

Applicable component levels

• R901 PSY

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