DSNT523I FILE ERROR: pathname error-text

Explanation

The Db2 installation CLIST or the REXX exec DSNTJMJX is unable to validate or use a specified HFS or zFS file. error-text provides further information as follows:

ALREADY EXISTS
The specified HFS or zFS file already exists.
ALREADY EXISTS AS A DIRECTORY
The specified HFS or zFS file already exists as a directory.
ALREADY EXISTS AS A FILE OR DIRECTORY
The specified HFS or zFS file already exists as a file or a directory.
UNEXPECTED RESULT FROM VALIDATION
A validation service returned an unexpected result. The specific error from the service was displayed immediately prior to this message.
pathname
Identifies the absolute path and name of the specified HFS or zFS file. pathname is blank if this message is issued by the Db2 installation CLIST.

System action

The installation panel is redisplayed with this error message and you cannot proceed until you correct the problem.

User response

Correct the problem and continue.