IEC161I (return code 254)

Explanation
For general information about message IEC161I,
see the explanation for return code 001.
Specific information
for this return code: A TOLERATION warning, this reason code is given
when an Open for output is issued for a data set whose attributes
are obsolete or will be obsolete (ignored by AMS on a define) in a
future release. The attributes are supported for currently defined
data sets, and the message will not cause Open processing to terminate.
ccc
= 026 - IDA0192Z: VSAM Open detected data set has more than 255 extents.
ccc
= 780 - IDAV192Z:  RLS Open detected data set has more than 255 extents.
If
present, the SFI field is for use by IBM if further problem determination
is required. Table 1. SFI Reason Codes for Code 254SFI Dec Value
Description

01
Imbed

02
Keyrange

03
Replicate

04
Data set has more than 255 extent, but user
did not turn on the VSAM extent constraint removal flag through data
class.

System action
Open processing continues.

Programmer response
This is a warning that this data set has
either: Obsolete attributes, or
More than 255 extents. For SMS-managed volumes, user can set the
extent constraint removal flag in the SMS data class to Y (yes) via
the ISMF panels to remove the VSAM limit of 255 extents per component,
or 255 extents per stripe for a VSAM striped data set.

Module
IDA0192Z

Routing code
11

Descriptor code
6

SFI Dec Value	Description
01	Imbed
02	Keyrange
03	Replicate
04	Data set has more than 255 extent, but user did not turn on the VSAM extent constraint removal flag through data class.