DFS3604I /STA COMMAND FAILED WITH RETURN CODE xxxx

Explanation

An attempt to create the external subsystem mother task by the /START command processor failed with one of the following return codes:
Code
Meaning
0050
The subsystem member name was already specified by a previous /START SUBSYS SSM xxxx command, or the SSM= EXEC parameter was specified on the IMS JCL.
0051
The SSM keyword parameter length was not 1 - 4 characters.
0052
No parameter was specified following the SSM keyword.
0053
A parameter was specified for the SUBSYS keyword. If the SSM keyword is specified, the SUBSYS keyword cannot have any parameters.
0054
Too many parameters were specified following the SSM keyword.
0401
An invalid return code was received from the PROCLIB processor.
0403
An IMODULE GETSTOR request failed to obtain a subsystem definition element. No subsystems can be connected to IMS.
0404
No valid SSM entries were specified.
0501
No ESET prefix
0502
Attach list count is zero
0503
No ESET exists for subsystem
0504
Unable to obtain SIDX block
0505
Unable to obtain quick save area
0506
Global ESET already attached
05FF
IMS in SHUTDOWN/ESS task in process of abending—request rejected
04FF
IMS in SHUTDOWN/ESS task in process of abending—request rejected
0101
No list passed to build routine
0103
Unable to obtain quick save area
0104
Unable to obtain the Global External Subsystem Entry
01FF
IMS in SHUTDOWN/ESS task in process of abending—request rejected

System action

The command is rejected.

Operator response

Notify the system programmer about the receipt of this message.

System programmer response

Take one of the following actions based on the code:
Code
Meaning
0050
External subsystem connection processing has already been done. To start a specific subsystem, use the /START SUBSYS xxxx command.
0051
Reenter the /START SUBSYS SSM xxxx command with a parameter xxxx of 1 to 4 characters.
0052
Reenter the /START SUBSYS SSM xxxx command with a parameter xxxx of 1 to 4 characters.
0053
Reenter the /START SUBSYS SSM xxxx command without any additional parameters.
0054
Reenter the /START SUBSYS SSM xxxx command without any additional parameters.
0401
The subsystem PROCLIB member name is invalid or an error occurred while trying to read the member. Verify that the PROCLIB member name is correct and resides on IMS.PROCLIB, then reenter the command.
0403
IMS was unable to get private storage for a work area. The /START SUBSYS command can be reentered. If the resource shortage is temporary, storage might be available at a later time. If a storage shortage still exists, more working storage might be allocated to IMS by increasing the region (RGN) parameter on the IMS startup procedure.
0404
The IMS.PROCLIB member specified by the SSM parameter does not contain any valid entries. Message DFS3600I was issued for each specific error.
0501
IMS logic error: follow the procedures for software problems.
0502
IMS logic error: follow the procedures for software problems.
0503
IMS logic error: follow the procedures for software problems.
0504
IMS was unable to get working storage. This condition can temporary; reenter the command. If the condition persists, more working storage might be allocated to IMS by increasing the region (RGN) parameter on the IMS procedure.
0505
Take the same action indicated in return code 0504.
0506
IMS logic error; follow the procedures for software problems.
05FF
No action required.
04FF
No action required.
0101
IMS logic error: follow the procedures for software problems.
0103
Take the same action indicated in return code 0504.
0104
Take the same action indicated in return code 0504.
01FF
No action required.

Problem determination

5, 6, 34