A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
ABEND0C4 in EZBITSTO at HIP6230 + 00074C. It was trying to access the storage from TCPIP cache queue. But Cache queue was corrupted. TCPIP application was using NETACCESS. It was processing the ITNU corrupted storage control block.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All users of the IBM Communications Server * * for z/OS Version 2 Releases 3 and 4: NETACCESS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * ABEND0C4 IN EZBITSTO AT HIP6230 + 00074C * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply the PTF. * **************************************************************** The problem may be summarized as follows: 1. Applications were using NETACCESS. 2. A client connects. 3. EZBITRAC overlays ITNU storage for some reason. 4. EZBITSTO abends because of the overlay.
Problem conclusion
TCPIP is amended to avoid the overlay that caused the abend.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH18184
Reported component name
TCP/IP MVS
Reported component ID
5655HAL00
Reported release
230
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-10-17
Closed date
2019-11-08
Last modified date
2019-11-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UI66221 UI66222
Modules/Macros
EZBITDRC EZBTCUTL EZBITINI EZBITRAC EZBITTUB EZBITIN2 EZBTCFAP EZACDMO1 EZBITGTR
Fix information
Fixed component name
TCP/IP MVS
Fixed component ID
5655HAL00
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 November 2019