DFS3869I THE ACTIVE SYSTEM MAY HAVE FAILED REASON CODE=xx.

Explanation

The alternate system detected a potential failure of the active system, but the operator must approve all takeovers. This message is issued only when nonautomatic takeover has been requested by specifying AUTO=NO in member DFSHSBxx. The operator must enter /SWITCH SYSTEM FORCE to enable takeover to proceed. This message is issued every 30 seconds, as long as the takeover remains pending.

Reason code xx is defined below. The codes can be issued by themselves, or in combination. For example, X'82' combines X'80' and X'02'.
Code (hex)
Meaning
02
ESTAE exit entered
04
IRLM failure
08
/SWITCH entered
10
LOG surveillance
20
System LNK surveillance
40
Restart data set (RDS) surveillance
80
VTAM® termination

System action

The alternate system continues tracking the active system.

Operator response

Enter the /SWITCH SYSTEM FORCE command if you want takeover to continue.