257: MKD failed. Error mounting volume.

Explanation

The MKD command was issued to create the new PDS but the server was unable to mount the volume on which the data set is to be allocated.

System action

The MKD command is rejected. Control is returned to the client connection for further command processing.

User response

Contact the system programmer for the server system.

System programmer response

Determine why the volume could not be mounted and correct the problem.