BPXF253E ALTROOT INACTIVE:reason

Explanation

The alternate sysplex root file system support is inactive because of the indicated condition. Note that this message only indicates one possible problematic condition and multiple conditions might exist.

In the message text, reason is one of the following lines:
ALTROOT FILE SYSTEM IS NOT MOUNTED OR IS UNMOUNTED.
An error occurs during mounting the alternate sysplex root file system, or the alternate sysplex root file system is unmounted.
ALTROOT FILE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY UNOWNED.
The alternate sysplex root file system is currently unowned and not available for replacement.
NOT ALL SYSTEMS ARE AT REQUIRED RELEASE.
Down level release systems are in the OMVS sysplex group.
ALTROOT IS NOW ACTIVE AS CURRENT SYSPLEX ROOT.
The current sysplex root file system has been replaced with the alternate sysplex root file system. The sysplex no longer has an alternate sysplex root file system.
ALTROOT MOUNT FAILED ON SOME SYSTEMS.
The alternate sysplex root file system mount failed to mount on one or more systems in the shared file system configuration. Check the BPXF259I message to identify the system name, return code, and reason code.

System action

The sysplex no longer has an alternate root file system.

Operator response

Notify the system programmer.

System programmer response

Check the hardcopy log for any mount errors related to the alternate sysplex root file system. Correct the errors or problematic conditions, and use the SET OMVS command to establish the alternate sysplex root file system again.

Module

BPXTXRIN

Source

z/OS UNIX System Services kernel (BPX)

Routing Code

2

Descriptor Code

11