Description: As of z/OS V2R1, a RACROUTE AUTH check is now performed for a SLIP command that is issued with action of REFAFTER or REFBEFOR. This change might affect your installation, depending on the security product you are using.
| Element or feature: | BCP |
| When change was introduced: | z/OS V2R1 |
| Applies to migration from: | z/OS V1R13 and z/OS V1R12. |
| Timing: | Before installing z/OS V2R1. |
| Is the migration action required? | Yes, if you are use a SLIP command with Action of REFAFTER or REFBEFOR and are using a security product that is affected by the additional RACROUTE AUTH check. |
| Target system hardware requirements: | See Steps to take. |
| Target system software requirements: | None. |
| Other system (coexistence or fallback) requirements: | None. |
| Restrictions: | None. |
| System impacts: | None. |
| Related IBM Health Checker for z/OS check: | None. |
Steps to take: If you use the z/OS RACF security product, there is no action to take. If you use another security product, contact your vendor to see if there is any support or changes that you need to make.
Reference information: z/OS MVS System Commands