A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When no workloads have been defined as using the Multi-site Workload Lifeline user exit in the Lifeline advisor configuration, GDPS Continuous Availability wrongly issues the following message: GEO4188E Lifeline user exit mismatch Reason code 3
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of GDPS Continuous Availability who * * are not using the Multi-site Workload * * Lifeline user exit * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: GDPS Continuous Availability wrongly * * issues message GEO4188E * **************************************************************** When Multi-site Workload Lifeline is not configured to use the Lifeline user exit, GDPS CA wrongly issues SDF alert:: GEO4188E LIFELINE USER EXIT MISMATCH REASON CODE: 3
Problem conclusion
This PTF fixes the reported problem KEYWORDS: GDPSAA/K
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH69411
Reported component name
GDPS
Reported component ID
694235B00
Reported release
470
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-12-16
Closed date
2026-01-13
Last modified date
2026-02-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO06470 UO06471
Modules/Macros
VPCACNTK
Fix information
Fixed component name
GDPS
Fixed component ID
694235B00
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 February 2026