A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a VSAM cluster with one or more associated AIX is processed using the ROTATE function, an abend S0C1 may occur. This has only been seen when Logical Copy is NOT in use.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users performing a keylabel rotation on a * * VSAM sphere that has an Alternate Index. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: S0C1 in GZDACT3 at +5FF2. This occurs * * during a keylabel rotation that * * includes an AIX. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF. * **************************************************************** During keylabel rotation, the keylabel for the Alternate Index (AIX) is not located, causing zDMF to attempt to perform a Decrypt. This causes the S0C1 when no encryption information is found for the AIX.
Problem conclusion
The keylabel for the Alternate Index (AIX) will be obtained from the base cluster control block area.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
OA68438
Reported component name
ZDMF
Reported component ID
ZDMF00001
Reported release
341
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-08-29
Closed date
2025-09-26
Last modified date
2025-11-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UJ98146
Modules/Macros
GZDACT0
Fix information
Fixed component name
ZDMF
Fixed component ID
ZDMF00001
Applicable component levels
R341 PSY UJ98146
UP25/10/03 P F510
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 November 2025