Step 12B: Logging Modifications to Data Set

About this task

During APAR apply, a log of the modifications is created and it is written to that data set. If the data set does not exist a dynamic allocation is attempted using a default name. If this name does not fit the installation's naming conventions, or a data set allocation is not allowed at all, this data set should be pre-allocated. Besides the APAR apply, this data set is needed by the report functions which are invoked by the "Report Selection Menu".

Hint: The Report Output Data Set is required for APAR apply. For more information about this data set, refer to How to Apply Service Updates in IBM Z® System Automation Defining Automation Policy.