Troubleshooting
Problem
When trying to run the Content Manager for z/OS resource mananger in an Apach HTTP server, customer is getting a EDC5234S with load module ICMMVACT dll can not be loaded as CEESTART csect not found.
Symptom
Getting a EDC5234S and message saying CEESTART can not be found.
Cause
Missing load library that is AFP authorized. ICMSLOD2 could not be found or loaded
Environment
z/OS using APACHE HTTP server with the ICMMVACT module
Diagnosing The Problem
Check both the STEPLIB Contactenation, or the Linklist or dynamic LPA is defined correctly and includes the ICMMLOD2 load lib.
Resolving The Problem
There is a few possible causes of this error. All are configuration releated as the shipped module was fine.
1 - Make sure the attributes for ICMMVACT are correct this includes the permissions and the Sticky Bit is defined as a 1.
2 - If using HFS for ICMMVACT and its libraries, make sure they are AFP authorized and are present. If the the dataset/library is not found or not available you will get the ceestart csect not found.
3 - In the ICMENVP if invalid or incorrect substitution values for path name can cause a load failure also.
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2019
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