A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
(COB V5.1) CPU consumption for OPT(1) is higher than COB V4 Degraded runtime performance can occur under COB V5.1 at OPT(1) as compared to COB V4.2, particularly in the area of array usage.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL 5.1 running * * programs that have PERFORM VARYING X * * statements where X is USAGE DISPLAY and * * they are compiling with the OPT(1) * * compiler option. * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Performance problem, CPU consumption * * is higher with Enterprise COBOL 5.1 and * * OPT(1) than Enterprise COBOL 4.2. * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * * * **************************************************************** An inexpensive loop optimization performed at OPT(2) was not being performed at OPT(1).
Problem conclusion
The compiler was modified to perform that optimization at OPT(1).
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI38470
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655W3200
Reported release
510
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-04-06
Closed date
2015-04-16
Last modified date
2015-05-04
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGYCBE
Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655W3200
Applicable component levels
R510 PSY UI26829
UP15/04/24 P F504
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
04 May 2015