DFS0605W DCBBLKSIZE IS NOT VALID FOR DDNAME xxxxxxxx

Explanation

The DDNAME xxxxxxxx data set block size was not valid. If this message is received during IMS initialization, this problem can prevent IMS from acquiring information required for initialization. If the MFS Device Characteristics Table utility issues this message, the descriptor members are unavailable.

System action

IMS initialization abnormally terminates with abend 0012 for DDNAME PROCLIB. The MFS Device Characteristics Table utility ends with a return code of 12.

Operator response

(master terminal) If IMS does not abend, determine if the DDNAME xxxxxxxx DD statement is necessary for the installation. For the MFS Device Characteristics Table utility, DDNAME xxxxxxxx is required.

Programmer response

Ensure that the DDNAME xxxxxxxx data set block size is a multiple of 80.

Problem determination

1, 3, 6, 8

Module

DFSPMBR0, DFSXRPS0, DFSIILD0, DFSUTB00