550: READTAPEFormat value is value but input tape is spanned

Explanation

A GET was issued for a data set on tape and a non-blank value was specified for READTAPEFormat. The READTAPEFormat specification does not match the tape label.

value is one of the following values:
  • F — Format was to be fixed.
  • V — Format was to be variable.

System action

The request is rejected. FTP continues.

User response

Either specify the matching READTAPEFormat or change it to unspecified and try the request again. See the z/OS Communications Server: IP User's Guide and Commands for the description of the SITE command and for guidelines on using READTAPEFormat.

System programmer response

None.