The following discussion applies to both SMS-managed and non-SMS-managed data sets.

Task: Delete one or more migrated data sets from migration volumes.

DFSMShsm deletes the data set without recalling it to a DFSMShsm-managed volume. When DFSMShsm deletes the data set, it maintains any backup versions of the data set and the information in the BCDS. You cannot delete data sets from DFSMShsm-managed volumes or backup volumes with this command.

This command deletes both the migrated data set and the data set catalog entry.

RACF® authority: To delete a RACF-protected data set, you must have RACF ALTER authority to the data set.

Abbreviation: The minimum abbreviation for the HDELETE command is HDEL.