Relationship to other parameters

Code the HOLD parameter only on a DD statement with the SYSOUT parameter.

For JES3, be aware that if the SYSOUT is associated with an output descriptor that is defined by the OUTPUT JCL statement, then the output characteristics are merged for SYSOUT on the HOLD queue.

JES3 ignores HOLD=YES when

DEST=(node,userid) is coded on the SYSOUT= DD statement. Example 1 shows this case. (JES3 does not ignore the HOLD=YES when DEST= is coded on the OUTPUT DD statement. Example 2 shows this case.) or
the sysout data set is placed on the hold queue, for example, if SYSOUT=(,writer-name) is coded.

Ignored but permitted DD parameter: If you specify the SUBSYS DD parameter, the system checks it for syntax and then ignores it.