A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A COBOL V5 program attempts to READ a record using an alternate index, but goes into a loop. The COBOL library is attempting to handle the fact that the File Status code on the READ was 90.
Local fix
Use COBOL 4.2
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: User of Enterprise COBOL V5+, with KSDS * * VSAM file with ALTERNATIVE index. * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Looping during failed VSAM READ via * * the alternative index (the key doesn't * * exits in the index.), job may ABEND * * S322 when it exceed job time limit. * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * **************************************************************** The error handling logic for the failed VSAM READ via alternative index was incorrect, resulting in continues retry of the failed READ.
Problem conclusion
The error handling for the failed VSAM READ has been corrected. FIXCAT keyword: COB0501T/K COB0502T/K COB0601T/K
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI60982
Reported component name
LE ENT COBOL LI
Reported component ID
568819812
Reported release
790
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-04-18
Closed date
2016-04-25
Last modified date
2016-05-04
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGZXLPKA
Fix information
Fixed component name
LE ENT COBOL LI
Fixed component ID
568819812
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 December 2020