COMMONQUEUE: Releasing holds on the common queue

Explanation

COMMONQUEUE is an optional parameter that specifies that DFSMShsm release all holds at the COMMONQUEUE, RECALL, PLACEMENT, and SELECTION levels. All unselected recall requests in the local queue move to the common recall queue (CRQ). The parameters of the COMMONQUEUE parameter are explained:
RECALL
Specifies that if there is no hold at the COMMONQUEUE level, then release a hold at the RECALL, PLACEMENT, and SELECTION levels. All unselected recall requests in the local queue move to the common recall queue (CRQ).
PLACEMENT
Specifies that if there is no hold at the COMMONQUEUE level or RECALL level, then release a hold at the PLACEMENT level. All unselected recall requests in the local queue move to the common recall queue (CRQ).
SELECTION
Specifies that if there is no hold at the COMMONQUEUE level or RECALL level, then release a hold at the SELECTION level.

Defaults

None.

Usage notes:
  1. For an overview of how the CRQ operates after a HOLD or RELEASE command is issued, see Other space management considerations.