Using the release level keyword when searching the software database is optional. However, the release level keyword is required for an APAR.

Including the release level keyword in your keyword string will limit the software database search to problems reported against that release.

Tip: While this might reduce the number of matches against your keyword string, it could inadvertently eliminate the software record you hoped to find. The problem might have been reported against a different release. Use Techniques for varying the search argument to avoid this.

Use the following procedure to determine the release level keyword for the failure-related DFSMSdfp module on your system.