IEC510D   F dev,ser,jjj,sss, [,dsname] REPLY ‘U’-USE OR ‘F’-UNLOAD

Explanation

F indicates that the tape volume indicated on the device is file-protected. That is, a program may be attempting to write on the volume but its file-protection ring is not inserted or the tab is set to prevent a write, so it can only be read.

If a MONITOR DSNAME command is active, dsname indicates the data set requesting the volume.

In the message text:
jjj
Indicates the job requesting the volume.
sss
Indicates the job step requesting the volume.
dev
The device number of the specified device.
ser
The volume serial number. One of the following:
  • A specific tape volume serial number
  • SCRTCH
  • PRIVAT

SCRTCH or PRIVAT indicate non-specific volume requests. SCRTCH is used when the dataset being created on the non-specific volume is temporary [DISP=(NEW,DELETE) or DSN=&&tempname]. PRIVAT is used for all other cases of non-specific volumes.

dsname
The data set name.

System action

The job step waits for the operator to reply ‘U’ or ‘F’ or until the task reaches time-out.

Operator response

Determine which one of the following conditions applies to the volume specified by ser and then complete the instructions for that specific condition:
  1. The volume is mounted on an Automatic Cartridge Loader (ACL);
  2. The volume is not mounted on an ACL became mounted due to a SCRTCH or PRIVAT request; or
  3. The volume is not mounted on an ACL and became mounted due to a request other than SCRTCH or PRIVAT.
For condition 1, determine if the program is authorized to write on the volume. If the program is authorized, set the Automatic Cartridge Loader in manual mode, and follow these instructions in order:
  • Enter REPLY xx,‘F’ to rewind the volume and unload the device;
  • Insert a file-protection ring into the volume; and
  • Remount the volume and ready the device to its previous mode.

If the program is not authorized to write on the volume, enter REPLY xx,‘U’. If the volume is being opened for inout processing, the system will use the volume for input processing only. If the volume is being opened for output or outin processing and this is a scratch volume, the system will rewind the volume, unload the unit, and request a new volume be mounted. Otherwise, the system will terminate the jobstep.

If the tape cartridge is mounted on a manual tape library dataserver device, make the device 'not ready' and follow these instructions in order:
  • Manually unload the tape cartridge.
  • Unprotect the tape cartridge by rotating the file protect thumbwheel.
  • Remount the volume and ready the device to its previous mode.
  • Reply 'U' to use the tape cartridge.
For condition 2, determine if the program is authorized to write on the volume. If the program is authorized, determine whether ser is a scratch volume and follow these instructions in order:
  • Enter REPLY xx,‘F’ to rewind the volume and unload the device;
  • If ser is a scratch volume,
    • Insert a file-protection ring into the volume; and
    • Remount the volume and ready the device.
  • If ser is not a scratch volume,
    • Obtain a scratch volume with its file-protection ring inserted; and
    • Mount the scratch volume and ready the device.

If the program is not authorized to write on the volume, enter REPLY xx,‘U’. The system will use the volume for input processing only.

If the serial number is not a scratch volume, obtain one with its file-protection ring inserted, and mount it on the device.

For condition 3, determine whether the program is authorized to write on the volume. If the program is authorized, follow these instructions in order:
  • enter REPLY xx,‘F’ to rewind the volume and unload the device;
  • insert a file-protection ring into the volume; and
  • remount the volume and ready the device.
If the program is not authorized to write on the volume, enter REPLY xx,‘U’. The system will use the volume for input processing only. If the user is not authorized to write on the volume and the response is REPLY XX,‘U’ and the program is attempting to write on the volume, the system will repeat message IEC510D.

An authorized programmer desiring to write on a file-protected volume should notify the operator of his intentions.

Start a generalized trace facility (GTF) trace, and re-create the problem. Reply to message AHL100A with: 
TRACE=SYS,USR,SLIP
On the DD statement for the data set in error, specify: 
DCB=DIAGNS=TRACE

System programmer response

If the error recurs and the program is not in error, look at the messages in the job log for more information. Search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the JCL, the SYSOUT output, the program listing for the job, and all printed output and output data sets related to the problem.

Source

DFSMSdfp

Module

IFG0194F

Routing code

3,5

Descriptor code

2

Parent topic: IEC messages