A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a DIVERT RETRY with time is entered, an abend S0C9 may occur.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Requesting a RETRY of a zDMF DIVERT when one * * or more datasets were not originally avail- * * able to zDMF during a requested migration. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An ABEND S0C9 or a S0C7, depending on * * the high-order value of the work reg- * * ister will occur in the owning * * zDMF server if running z/OS 3.2 and * * above when a DIVERT RETRY is requested. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF when available. * **************************************************************** The high-order word of the 64-bit register used for a Convert to Binary (CVB) instruction was not cleared before performing the CVB. z/OS 3.2 is using the high-order word before this code gets control.
Problem conclusion
Before loading the time fields to be converted to binary, the entire 64-bit work register is cleared.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
OA68655
Reported component name
ZDMF
Reported component ID
ZDMF00001
Reported release
341
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-10-17
Closed date
2025-11-12
Last modified date
2025-11-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UJ98492
Modules/Macros
GZDCOMM
Fix information
Fixed component name
ZDMF
Fixed component ID
ZDMF00001
Applicable component levels
R341 PSY UJ98492
UP25/11/15 P F511
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 November 2025