IDC1999I catname replaced by an import backup copy, its VVR and its VTOC to be deleted, REPLY 'Y' TO DELETE 'N' TO CANCEL.
Explanation
A Catalog is about to be deleted with the RECOVERY option, which means that the VSAM volume record (VVR) and VTOC for the catalog will be deleted.
- If you respond Y or YES, IDCAMS processes the command replacing the user catalog with an import backup copy and deletes the specified user catalog along with its VSAM Volume Record (VVR) and VTOC entries. The VVR and DSCB for each object in the catalog are not deleted.
- If you respond N or NO, the system ends the delete process with a return code of 8.
In the message text:
- catname
- The catalog being deleted.
Operator response
Reply 'Y' to delete, or 'N' to cancel the command.
System programmer response
To enable or disable this WTOR message, use the MODIFY CATALOG,DISABLE(DELFORCEWNG). command. Use the command F CATALOG, REPORT to display the status of the DELRECOVWING parameter. See z/OS DFSMS Managing Catalogs.
Source
DFSMSdfp
Module
IDCDL01 IDCDL02