IDC2557I   SCRATCH NOT AVAILABLE FOR TYPE OF OBJECT TO BE DELETED

Explanation

The SCRATCH option is incorrect for the entry type being deleted. SCRATCH is incorrect for a virtual storage access method (VSAM):
  • Master catalog
  • User catalog
  • Path
  • Alias
  • GDG base

System action

The system ends processing for the entry.

Programmer response

Ensure that SCRATCH is valid for all entries specified, or do not use the SCRATCH option.

Source

DFSMSdfp

Module

IDCDL01