A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A number of errors can occur when encrypting or rotating encryption keys for compressed datasets. Abend S213-E2, or empty output files can occur.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users attempting to ROTATE compressed files * * may encounter the error. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: After a ROTATE of an encrypted and * * compressed dataset, the resulting * * dataset may not be readable. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * **************************************************************** Compressed datasets cannot be encrypted correctly at this time except with Logical Copy.
Problem conclusion
zDMF activation will skip compressed files when ENCRYPT or ROTATE is requested, unless LOGICAL-COPY is also requested.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
OA66397
Reported component name
ZDMF
Reported component ID
ZDMF00001
Reported release
341
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2024-04-16
Closed date
2024-06-13
Last modified date
2024-07-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UJ95465
Modules/Macros
GZDACT1
Fix information
Fixed component name
ZDMF
Fixed component ID
ZDMF00001
Applicable component levels
R341 PSY UJ95465
UP24/06/28 P F406
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 November 2025