DFS0579W FIND FAILED FOR DDNAME xxxxxxxx MEMBER=yyyyyyyy RC=zz

Explanation

The FIND failed for member yyyyyyyy from DDNAME xxxxxxxx data set. This problem can prevent IMS from acquiring information needed for initialization. Descriptor members are unavailable, if this message is received for the MFS Device Characteristics Table utility.

The hexadecimal return code zz can have the following values:

Code (hex)
Explanation
04
Name not found
08
Permanent I/O error during directory search

System action

IMS might terminate with abend 0015 if the member is required by IMS. IMS terminates with abend 1012 if the member is DBFMSDBn. The MFS DCT Utility terminates with a return code of 4.

Operator response

(master terminal) If IMS does not abend, determine if member yyyyyyyy is necessary for your installation. For the MFS DCT Utility, DDNAME xxxxxxxx is required.

Programmer response

For a required member, make sure that the correct suffix was specified, and member yyyyyyyy is valid. If RC=08, place the member in a data set where it can be accessed without error.

Problem determination

1, 3, 6, 8

Module

DFSXRPS0, DFSIILD0, DFSPMBR0, DFSUTB00