A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
UDF dependences in Compare are not processed correctly if SPECIFIC name does not match UDF name. If they do not match then Compare can generate DROP SPECIFIC FUNCTION statement that will fail with SQLCODE = -478
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS * * and Db2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Object Compare generates a DROP * * SPECIFIC FUNCTION statement that fails * * with SQLCODE = -478. * **************************************************************** Object Compare does not process UDF dependences correctly if the SPECIFIC name does not match the UDF name. DROP statements for dependent objects are not generated before a DROP SPECIFIC FUNCTION statement. Keywords: UDF SPECIFIC SQLCODE478N
Problem conclusion
The problem has been resolved.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH67864
Reported component name
DB2 ADMIN TOOL
Reported component ID
568851500
Reported release
D10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-08-22
Closed date
2025-10-27
Last modified date
2025-11-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO05564
Modules/Macros
ADB2CM2 ADB2CM3 ADB2CMF ADB2CMO ADB2CMP ADB2CMR ADB2CMS ADB2REP ADBCCMM
Fix information
Fixed component name
DB2 ADMIN TOOL
Fixed component ID
568851500
Applicable component levels
RD10 PSY UO05564
UP25/10/30 P F510
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 November 2025