PH59898: THIS PTF CONTAINS BUG FIXES & UPDATES TO PYTHON

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• This PTF contains bug fixes & updates to Python
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the IBM Open Enterprise SDK for *
  *                 Python 3.12                                  *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: This PTF contains bug fixes & updates   *
  *                      to Python                               *
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  * RECOMMENDATION: Apply provided service                       *
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  This PTF updates the following:
  Updated pip to 23.2.3
  Updated cpython to 3.12.1
  Fixed file tag being set incorrectly when using codecs package
  in read mode
  Fixed the venv package being unusable when using a symlink to
  the Python binary
  Fixed copying file error when using Ansible
  Includes performance improvement
  

Problem conclusion

• IBM is releasing a cumulative update to IBM Open Enterprise SDK
  for Python 3.12.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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

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

Modules/Macros

• CYPPHPAX CYPSNPAX
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  PYTHON FOR ZOS

• Fixed component ID

  5655PYT00

Applicable component levels

• R3C0 PSY UI95738

     UP24/02/29 P F402

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