A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The IGYCB7311-W warning messages are not printed on source code listing when using the compiler options INITCHECK(LAX) in combination with NOPARMCHECK, but shown when INITCHECK(LAX) is combined with PARMCHECK option. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS: IGYCB7311-W warning messages are not printed on source code listing when using the compiler options INITCHECK(LAX) in combination with NOPARMCHECK, but shown when INITCHECK(LAX) is combined with PARMCHECK option.
Local fix
BYPASS/CIRCUMVENTION: None RECOVERY ACTION: Apply PTF
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Enterprise COBOL 6.4 compiling * * programs with INITCHECK(LAX) and * * PARMCHECK(MSG). * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Program produces message * * MSGIGYCB7311-W The data item 'XXX' may * * be used at this statement before it is * * set, despite the variable being set. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF * **************************************************************** The compiler's internal state may become inconsistent during the INITCHECK analysis, causing it to incorrectly report that a data item has been used before being given a value.
Problem conclusion
The compiler was fixed to update its internal state correctly.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH66210
Reported component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655EC600
Reported release
640
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-04-21
Closed date
2025-04-21
Last modified date
2025-05-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
IGY8CICS IGY8RWRD IGY8RWTU IGYCASMB IGYCCBE IGYCCCRT IGYCCICS IGYCCSRV IGYCDGEN IGYCDIAG IGYCDMAP IGYCEN$0 IGYCEN$1 IGYCEN$2 IGYCEN$3 IGYCEN$4 IGYCEN$5 IGYCEN$8 IGYCEN$D IGYCEN$R IGYCFGEN IGYCFREE IGYCINIT IGYCJA$0 IGYCJA$1 IGYCJA$2 IGYCJA$3 IGYCJA$4 IGYCJA$5 IGYCJA$8 IGYCJA$D IGYCJA$R IGYCJBLD IGYCJGEN IGYCLIBR IGYCLSTR IGYCLVL0 IGYCLVL1 IGYCLVL2 IGYCLVL3 IGYCLVL8 IGYCMALL IGYCOSCN IGYCPGEN IGYCRCTL IGYCRDPR IGYCRDSC IGYCREAL IGYCRWT IGYCSCAN IGYCSIMD IGYCUE$0 IGYCUE$1 IGYCUE$2 IGYCUE$3 IGYCUE$4 IGYCUE$5 IGYCUE$8 IGYCUE$D IGYCUE$R IGYCXREF IGYDRV IGYEQCWI IGYMSGE IGYMSGK IGYMSGT IGYQCBE IGYQSPLT IGYZQEN6 IGYZQENU IGYZQJP6 IGYZQJPN
Fix information
Fixed component name
ENT COBOL FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655EC600
Applicable component levels
R640 PSY UO02883
UP25/04/30 P F504
R641 PSY UO02884
UP25/04/30 P F504
R642 PSY UO02885
UP25/04/30 P F504
R64H PSY UO02886
UP25/04/30 P F504
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 May 2025