Handling SMP/E problems without calling IBM

This topic describes some problems that you may be able to correct without calling IBM®. For example, you may be able to:
  • Analyze error conditions indicated by SMP/E messages, return codes, and LIST output
  • Resolve problems with the SMP/E region size
  • Resolve x37 abends for data sets that run out of space
  • Resolve VSAM access problems
  • Handle SMP/E abends
  • Prevent SMP/E dialog problems

If the problem you are experiencing falls into one of these categories, read the appropriate subtopic in this topic and follow the suggested procedure. If your problem is not described here, or if the suggested procedure does not correct the problem, see Reporting SMP/E problems to IBM, which discusses reporting a problem to IBM.

Parent topic: Diagnosing SMP/E problems