A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
ABENDS0C4 in CEXTECL at x'6672' on an MVCL instruction. The ABEND happens after label CEXTECL.IRM164. The ABEND is due to a badly formad IRM when tracing is active. S0C4
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IMS Connect Extensions V3.1 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Improve IRM validation in CEXTECL. * **************************************************************** A badly formed IRM can cause abend S0C4 in CEXTECL if tracing is active.
Problem conclusion
The validation of the length field in application segments was improved.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH69418
Reported component name
IMS CONNECT EXT
Reported component ID
5655K4800
Reported release
310
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-12-16
Closed date
2025-12-19
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:
UO06327
Modules/Macros
CEXCR89 CEXCR97 CEXCR98 CEXEVT01 CEXEVTPR CEXICPRO CEXR100 CEXTECL
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS CONNECT EXT
Fixed component ID
5655K4800
Applicable component levels
R310 PSY UO06327
UP25/12/24 P F512
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 January 2026