550: MKD failed. Recfm recfm is invalid for a PDS.

Explanation

The MKD command was issued to create a new PDS. The SITE RECFM parameter had a value of recfm, which is not a valid record format for a PDS.

System action

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

User response

Issue the SITE RECFM command to change the setting of RECFM to a record format that is valid for a PDS, then reissue the MKD command. (Incorrect record formats are FBS, VBS, and VS).

System programmer response

None.