The JCL examples in this section show how to copy certain data sets onto a tape so that they can be submitted to IBM® as APAR documentation. The tapes that you use for this purpose must be standard label tapes.

Because of numerous variations in hardware and software, these JCL jobs are shown only as examples; they might not work in all environments. Also note that you must choose the data set names, relative file numbers, tape volume serial number, and unit type (shown highlighted) that are consistent with your naming conventions.

When you create your JCL, do not use the high-level qualifiers SYS1, HSM, or DFHSM in the data set names specified in the SYSOUT2 DD cards because these may be reserved names in the system where your tape will be read. It is recommended that you use the APAR number as the high-level qualifier, followed by a qualifier that describes the content of the data set.