IEC210I 214-rc,mod,jjj,sss,ddname[-#],dev,volser, dsname [,nnn LOST BLOCKS]
Explanation
The error occurred during processing of a CLOSE macro instruction for a data set on magnetic tape. The number of blocks processed, which is determined by the position of the tape, does not match the number of blocks specified in the DCB. This error can occur if a cancel command is issued during the time a QSAM tape output job using more than one output buffer is executing. Canceling the job might cause an abend 210 with return code 10.
- rc
- Associates this message with system completion code 214 and with the return code. For explanations of the hex return codes, see Return Code Explanations in the following text.
- mod
- The name of the module in which the error occurred.
- jjj
- The job name.
- sss
- The step name.
- ddname[-#]
- The data definition name, followed by a concatenation number if it is part of a concatenation and not the first DD statement in the concatenation.
- dev
- The device number.
- volser
- The volume serial number.
- dsname
- The data set name.
- nnn
- The number of blocks written to the hardware buffer but not written to the tape medium.
- Return Code
- Explanation
- 04
- An I/O error occurred while a user label was being read on magnetic tape.
- 08
- An I/O error occurred while a magnetic tape volume was being positioned during the processing of a CLOSE macro instruction.
- 0C
- While a Read Block ID command or a Synchronize command was being processed to establish the tape position, an I/O error occurred.
- 10
- The number of blocks processed, which is determined by the position of the tape, does not match the number of blocks specified in the DCB. This error can occur if a cancel command is issued during the time a QSAM tape output job, using more than one output buffer, is executing.
- 14
- The number of blocks processed, as indicated in the DCB for an ISO/ANSI standard label data set, exceeds 999,999, which is the maximum block number which can be recorded in an ISO/ANSI label.
- 18
- A return code from an OCE Tape Installation Exit was not valid. For the name of the specific exit and the value of the return code that was not valid, see IEC998I.
- 20
- An attempt is made to overwrite existing data or labels on a WORM type tape cartridge. Neither data nor labels can be overwritten on this cartridge type.
- 24
- During CLOSE, the system was unable to write a message to the operator.
System action
The task is ended unless the error is to be ignored as specified in the DCB ABEND exit routine.
Operator response
TRACE=SYS,USR,SLIP
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 databases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the SYSOUT output for the job.
Programmer response
Except for code 24 or an I/O error, a defective volume or device might be the cause. Save the output from the failing job to aid in the analysis of the problem. For code 24, see the system programmer.
Rerun the job specifying a different volume or device. If a scratch volume was being used when the I/O error occurred, request a different volume. If that does not solve the problem, request a different device in the UNIT parameter of the DD statement. If a specific volume is needed, try requesting a different device in the UNIT parameter of the DD statement. Rerun the job.
Source
DFSMSdfp
Module
IFG0202A
Routing code
11
Descriptor code
6