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PH68429: DSNTYPE=LARGE INSERTED WHEN UNIT=TAPE

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • When JCL is generated with DSNTYPE=LARGE enabled, and a dataset
    is allocated in a TAPE unit - the DSNTYPE=LARGE clause is
    inserted into the DD statement.
    

Local fix

  • na
    

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS    *
    *                 and Db2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS      *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An incorrect DD statement is generated  *
    *                      for utilities when using a tape unit.   *
    ****************************************************************
    When DSNTYPE=LARGE is enabled and a DD statement that
    uses a tape unit is generated, the DSNTYPE=LARGE clause
    is added to the statement. Under specific configurations, this
    statement might cause a JCL error.
    

Problem conclusion

  • The problem has been resolved.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PH68429

  • 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

    2025-10-07

  • Closed date

    2025-12-17

  • Last modified date

    2026-01-02

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

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

    UO06303

Modules/Macros

  • ADB28HPU ADB28HPV ADB28UL1 ADB28UT  ADB2US2  ADB2USC  ADB2USE
    ADB2USO  ADB2USO1 ADB2USOO ADB2USU2 ADB2USUD ADB2UTU2 ADB2UTUD
    ADB2UTUX ADB2UX2  ADB2UXC  ADBGAJOB
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    DB2 ADMIN TOOL

  • Fixed component ID

    568851500

Applicable component levels

  • RD10 PSY UO06303

       UP25/12/19 P F512

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Document Information

Modified date:
02 January 2026