Step 2: Clear the alternate APPLY disk

Clear the alternate APPLY disk to ensure that you have a clean disk for new service.

Clear disk

Merge previously applied service to ensure that you have a clean alternate APPLY disk for new service.

Command Explanation

vmfmrdsk P696234K {HLASM|HLASMSFS} apply

Command to clear the alternate APPLY disk. Use HLASM if HLASM Toolkit Feature is installed on minidisk. Use HLASMSFS if HLASM Toolkit Feature is installed in SFS.

Check merge message log

Command Explanation

vmfview mrd

Command to review the merge message log ($VMFMRD $MSGLOG). Correct any problems before you go on. For information about specific error messages, refer to z/VM: Other Components Messages and Codes.