DFS3976E utility nameUTILITY FAILED TO OPEN THE ddname DATA SET

Explanation

A utility failed to open one of the required data sets.

In the message text:
utility name
The utility that encountered the problem.
ddname
The data set that failed to open. Possible values for ddname are:
  • SYSUT1
  • REPORT
  • SYSPRINT
  • CONTROL
  • RDDSDSN

System action

The indicated utility fails with a return code 8.

Programmer response

Make sure that the DD statement for the data set is defined correctly.

Module

DFSKJOB0, DFSURCM0, DFSURCL0, DFSURST0