PH33090: JOB ENDS WITH - SEEK FAILED FOR SYSNAME DD:SYSTMP03, OFFSET {LARGE NEGATIVE NUMBER},MODE 0 MAP EXECUTION TERMINATED ./MVS.C

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The IBM Transformation Extender 9.0.0 Command Server on
  z/OS (TXCMDSV) ends with RC12.
  
  The problem has been observed with large input data.
  
  Joblog indicates the job ended with the following error:
  
  EDC5121I Invalid argument.
  Seek failed for sysname DD:SYSTMP03, offset -2028820603, mode 0
  Map execution terminated from ./mvs.c 5153
  

Local fix

• ITXCQ - ITX00060687
  PB / PB
  Circumvention: None
  

Problem summary

• Users Affected:
  IBM Transformation Extender z/OS batch users with handleIn
  greater than 2 gig.
  
  Problem Description:
  JOB with large input ends with - Seek failed for sysname
  DD:SYSTMP##, offset -2028820603, mode 0  - Map execution
  terminated from ./mvs.c 5153
  
  Platforms Affected:
  64 bit z/OS batch.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed "handlein" when passing data that is greater than 2 gig or
  offset from beginning of file is greater than 2 gig. Previously
  if the offset or length would go negative, and cause a seek
  error.
  
  Applies to:
  9.0.0.4
  
  Fixed in the next service packs and releases.
  
  To obtain the fix for this APAR:
  
  To see if the next service pack or product release is available,
  check the IBM Transformation Extender Release Notes page:
  https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27008337
  
  If the service pack or product release is available, download it
  from Fix Central:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
  
  If the service pack or product release is not available and you
  require the APAR fix immediately, request a Limited Availability
  Interim Fix (LAIF) by opening a case:
  https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/
  
  Prior to version 9.0.0, IBM Transformation Extender was called
  IBM WebSphere Transformation Extender.
  

Temporary fix

• FMID       APAR       ++APAR       ++PTF
  HDTX900    PH33185    ++AH33185    ++UI73500
             PH33296    ++AH33296    ++UI73501
  

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

  PH33185

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  TX Z/OS

• Fixed component ID

  5655R9900

Applicable component levels