550: Retrieval of a whole partitioned data set is not supported. Use MGET or MVSGET for this purpose.

Explanation

The data set that was named is a partitioned data set (PDS) and cannot be retrieved as a single file.

System action

The data set is not sent. FTP continues.

User response

To get the whole data set, retrieve all members of the data set. For example, use the MGET or MVSGET client subcommand if available. For more information about the z/OS® FTP MGet and MVSGet subcommands, see FTP subcommands in z/OS Communications Server: IP User's Guide and Commands.

System programmer response

None.