DFS3924W RC=19, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET- UNABLE TO FIND DD STMNT


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RC=20, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET - UNABLE TO OPEN DATA SET

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RC=21, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET - READ/CHECK FAILED

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RC=36, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET - "FMTIMS" KEYWORD NOT FOUND

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RC=41, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET - RECFM FORMAT INVALID

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RC=42, DFSOFMD0 ERROR WITH DFSFRMAT DATA SET- LRECL/BLKSIZE INCOMPATIBLE

Explanation

Either DFSOFMD0 was unable to find, open, or read the IMS dump format control data set, or the DFSFRMAT DD statement or data set contained invalid data. The specific form of the message issued indicates the problem.

System action

IMS dump formatting continues using the SUMMARY option.

User response

Make sure that
  • A valid DFSFRMAT DD statement is included for IMS offline dump formatting.
  • The dump format control data set is present and valid.
  • The DFSFRMAT data set specifies RECFM=F or RECFM=FB with valid LRECL and BLKSIZE values.
  • The FMTIMS control statement is specified first in the DFSFRMAT data set.

For more help, contact your IMS system programmer.