A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
ORF supports fixing pointer errors with multi databases that are logically related. The enhancement is being implemented as a result of the RFE IMSORF-I-10.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM IMS Online Reorganization * * Facility 1.1. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: IMS Online Reorganization Facility * * supports fixing pointer errors with * * multi databases that are logically * * related. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the maintenance for this APAR. * **************************************************************** This APAR enhances IMS Online Reorganization Facility to perform reorganization when the Pointer Check still showed many errors after the reorganization successfully with the logically related databases. The enhancement is being implemented as a result of the RFE IMSORF-I-10. ======================== = DOCUMENTATION CHANGE = ======================== The following documentation is changed. For all the documentation changes, see documentation updates on IMS Tools library site. - IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS Version 2 Release 2 IMS Online Reorganization Facility User's Guide (SC27-9039) https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ims-dbsolutionpack/2.2?topic=ims-onl ine-reorganization-facility
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
Code has been changed to support fixing pointer errors with multi databases that are logically related.
APAR Information
APAR number
PH68444
Reported component name
IMS ONLINE REOR
Reported component ID
5655H9701
Reported release
110
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-10-08
Closed date
2025-12-15
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:
UO06240
Modules/Macros
HRFOGRO2 HRFOGUTL HRFOLEV0 HRFOREO0 HRFOREO4 HRFOREOA HRFXADSP HRFXCRAD HRFXDYTR HRFXLGDS HRFXMESG HRFXTRAC HRFYADSP HRFYCCDF HRFYCDS0 HRFYXTSK
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS ONLINE REOR
Fixed component ID
5655H9701
Applicable component levels
R110 PSY UO06240
UP25/12/17 P F512
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 January 2026