$P - Stop JES2 processing

Function

To stop all system initiators, printers, punches, job transmitters, and SYSOUT transmitters after they complete their current activity.

Authority Required

This command requires system authority. The description of the $T RDRnn command explains how to ensure that the authority of the appropriate MVS™ system command group is assigned.

This command requires control security access authority. For a description of assigning command input authority, see z/OS JES2 Initialization and Tuning Guide.

Processing considerations

Although JES2 discontinues scheduling of work, it continues to accept new jobs through input devices.

The $DMEMBER command indicates if a $P is in effect.

Scope

Single member. This command is in effect for this member only.

However, you might want this command to be applied to all members of the MAS (to ensure a consistent environment across the MAS). If so, you can use the MVS ROUTE *ALL command to issue this command to all active members (if the JES2 command character is the same on all members). See z/OS MVS System Commands for more information on using the ROUTE *ALL command.

Messages

The $HASP623 message indicates the member is draining. When all functions are complete, JES2 issues the $HASP099 message.