IDC2655I   UNABLE TO LOCATE ATTRIBUTES OF dsname

Explanation

The virtual storage access method (VSAM) catalog locate function issued by BLDINDEX has been unable to obtain all the necessary information regarding the entry. This indicates a serious catalog error since the information requested should be present for all catalog entries, as follows:
  • Entry type
  • Associated objects
  • AMDSB control block for data objects
In the message text:
dsname
The data set name.

System action

If the specified data set name is the base cluster, the system ends BLDINDEX processing.i If it is an alternate index or a path over an alternate index, the system ends processing for the alternate index. BLDINDEX attempts to process any other alternate indices identified by the OUTFILE or OUTDATASET parameter.

System programmer response

If the error recurs and the program is not in error, search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the JCL and the SYSOUT output for the job.

Programmer response

Follow the problem determination actions.

Source

DFSMSdfp

Module

IDCBI01