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 5696234J {HLASM|HLASMSFS} apply
Command to clear the alternate APPLY disk. Use HLASM
if High Level Assembler is installed on minidisk. UseHLASMSFS
if High Level Assembler 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.