PH64010: MGM4SITE_MOVEGM_CAS_RS1 STEP(034) GMSTART fails due to session persisting in CGFAIL status

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• While running the MGM4SITE_MOVEGM_CAS_RS1 procedure, step 34
  fails. GEOTRC messages in Netlog indicate GMSTART RC=0 RSN=0,
  followed by repeated indications of postState<CGFAIL>, ending
  with step failure after just under 60 seconds:
  
  GEO2408I GMSTART FUNCTION COMPLETED IN 57.31 SECONDS ON
  OPERATOR AUTGEO3 RC=08
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: GDPS Metro Global - GM                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: MGM4SITE_MOVEGM may fail if global      *
  *                      mirror takes too long to start forming  *
  *                      consistency groups after the session    *
  *                      is restarted.                           *
  ****************************************************************
  While running the MGM4SITE_MOVEGM_CAS_RS1 procedure, step 34
  fails because the restarted global mirror session indicates
  persistent consistency group failure for duration of the
  allowed monitoring interval.
  
  For most installations, the default monitoring interval allows
  sufficient time for the session to begin forming consistency
  groups after it is started. However in some rare cases it may
  be necessary to allow more time.
  

Problem conclusion

• This PTF adds the capability to apply a global variable patch
  that increases the time allowed for the session to transition
  to RUNNING status. Contact IBM support for assessment should
  this kind of failure occur. If the patch is appropriate, then
  details for use will be provided in the support case.
  
  KEYWORDS: GDPSGM/K
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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

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

  UO03073 UO03074 UO03075

Modules/Macros

• VPCNFH03 VPCNOH03 VPCNPD03 VPCNPH03
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  GDPS

• Fixed component ID

  694235B00

Applicable component levels

• R460 PSY UO03075

     UP25/05/07 P F505

• R470 PSY UO03074

     UP25/05/07 P F505

• R480 PSY UO03073

     UP25/05/07 P F505

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