APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
At release 3.2 a flag (TEPOIGNORE) in OPEN that indicates a tape's expiration date should be ignored is OFF. This results in an IEC507D where users will have to reply 'U' to use the tape. At previous release levels the flag is ON.
Local fix
Set up automation to reply 'U' to the IEC507D message
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of zOS 3.2 who use * * Open/Close/EOV tape installation exit * * routines or use a tape management product. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Incorrect return code handling during * * tape open processing resulted in the * * incorrect issuing of MSGIEC507D. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Problem has been fixed.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
OA69186
Reported component name
DATA MGMT SUPPO
Reported component ID
5695DF107
Reported release
320
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-03-06
Closed date
2026-05-08
Last modified date
2026-05-08
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UJ99605
Modules/Macros
IFG019RH
Fix information
Fixed component name
DATA MGMT SUPPO
Fixed component ID
5695DF107
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU011","label":"Systems - zSystems software"},"Product":{"code":"SG19M"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF054","label":"z Systems"}],"Version":"320"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
09 May 2026