Data sets that BACKUP SYSTEM uses

The BACKUP SYSTEM utility uses a number of data sets during its operation.

The following table lists the data sets that the BACKUP SYSTEM utility uses. The table lists the DD name that is used to identify the data set, a description of the data set, and an indication of whether it is required. Include statements in your JCL for each required data set

Table 1. Data sets that BACKUP SYSTEM uses
Data sets Description Required?
SYSIN An input data set that contains the utility control statement Yes
SYSPRINT An output data set for messages Yes
HSM and DFDSS messages in SYSPRINT

If the HSM_MSGDS_HLQ subsystem parameter is set to the same high-level qualifier that is specified in the MESSAGEDATASET parameter of the HSM SETSYS command, the SYSPRINT data set contains diagnostic messages that are generated by HSM and DFDSS. The HSM messages are bracketed by the DSNU421I and DSNU422I messages. The name of the HSM message is displayed in the utility SYSPRINT.