TYPRUN parameter

Parameter type

Keyword, optional

Note: Do not specify this parameter for a started task; if TYPRUN is specified, the job will fail.

Purpose

Use the TYPRUN parameter to request special job processing. The TYPRUN parameter can tell the system to:

In a JES2 system, copy the input job stream directly to a sysout data set and schedule it for output processing.
In a JES2 or JES3 system, place a job on hold until a special event occurs. When the event occurs, the operator, following your directions, must release the job from its hold to allow the system to select the job for processing. Use the JES2 /*MESSAGE statement or the JES3 //*OPERATOR statement to notify the operator to release the job.
In a JES2 or JES3 system, scan a job’s JCL for syntax errors.

Considerations for an APPC scheduling environment

The TYPRUN parameter has no function in an APPC scheduling environment. If you code TYPRUN, the system will check it for syntax and ignore it.