DSNU1041I csect-name - UNABLE TO CREATE GDG BASE name reason

Explanation

A TEMPLATE could not allocate a generation data group (GDG) data set, but the base GDG did not exist. The utility was unable to define the GDG base.

System action

Utility processing halts for the current object. If a list is in process, utility processing of the next object will proceed or halt based on the OPTIONS ITEMERROR control statement. By default, execution will HALT.

User response

Review the reason value to determine why the GDG base could not be defined. The possible reasons and suggested responses include:
  • UNABLE TO LOAD IDCAMS PROGRAM. Ensure that the utility can invoke the IDCAMS program. Ensure that the utility can invoke the IDCAMS program.
  • IDCAMS ABEND xxx. Use xxx, the abend code from the IDCAMS program, to determine why the IDCAMS program abended.
  • ERROR IN IDCAMS. Review the IDCAMS message output that is listed between messages DSNU1042I and DSNU1043I to determine why the GDG base could not be defined.

Severity

8 (error)