Parameter Description for ESTPUN

NUM=nnnnnnnn|100
Specifies the default estimated punched card output (0-99999999) for a job after which the $HASP375 message is written to inform the operator that the estimated punch card output has been exceeded. This value is used if you do not specify a value for the estimated punch card count in the accounting field of your JOB statement or by using the CARDS= keyword on the /*JOBPARM control statement, or by using the CARDS= keyword on the JOB statement.

Modification: $T ESTPUN operator command or cold start. If you modify this parameter value and then restart JES2 with a warm or hot start, the parameter value in effect before termination is used.

INT=nnnnnnnn|2000
Specifies the interval (1-99999999), in cards, at which message $HASP375 is written to inform the operator that a job has exceeded its estimated output. The message is initially issued when the output estimate (NUM= value) for the job is exceeded.

Modification: $T ESTPUN operator command or cold start. If you modify this parameter value and then restart JES2 with a warm or hot start, the parameter value in effect before termination is used.

OPT=0|1|2
Specifies the action JES2 takes when a job exceeds the estimated number of cards. The following are the options and subsequent action:
0
job is allowed to continue execution
1
job is canceled without a dump
2
job is canceled with a dump (if a dump statement was coded for this job step)

Modification: Hot start or $T ESTPUN operator command.