A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
This issue can occur when running IBM Sterling Transformation Extender (ITX) Command Server on the z/OS USS platform, reading an input file that is greater than 2GB in size. In the dtxconn.log file, a message similar to the below may be seen: DTXLN4136E - Thu Dec 18 08:25:56 2025 - tid:429252608 inst: 1 - I/O ERROR : : I/O Read - MPI Stream Error (/scm/builds/10.1.2.1 /source/64/txenv/mercunix//api/mercio.c:4001) DTXLN4136E - Thu Dec 18 08:25:56 2025 - tid:429252608 inst: 1 - I/O ERROR : FUNC:GetDataPtr DISK READ ERROR Asked:3815031600 Got:-1 bytes (./s_paging.c:2049)
Local fix
ITXCQ - ITX00063423 GK / PB No known workaround
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of Sterling Transformation * * Extender v10.1.2 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: MAP COULD NOT COMPLETE (17): * * DISK READ ERROR RUNNING * * ON Z/OS USS * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this APAR maintenance. * **************************************************************** This issue can occur when running IBM Sterling Transformation Extender (ITX) Command Server on the z/OS USS platform, reading an input file that is greater than 2GB in size. In the dtxconn.log file, a message similar to the below may be seen: DTXLN4136E - Thu Dec 18 08:25:56 2025 - tid:429252608 inst: 1 - I/O ERROR : : I/O Read - MPI Stream Error (/scm/builds/10.1.2.1 /source/64/txenv/mercunix//api/mercio.c:4001) DTXLN4136E - Thu Dec 18 08:25:56 2025 - tid:429252608 inst: 1 - I/O ERROR : FUNC:GetDataPtr DISK READ ERROR Asked:3815031600 Got:-1 bytes (./s_paging.c:2049)
Problem conclusion
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Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH69690
Reported component name
TX Z/OS
Reported component ID
5655RA100
Reported release
A12
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-01-15
Closed date
2026-02-10
Last modified date
2026-03-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
PH69966 UO06759
Modules/Macros
DTX4C8Q DTX55DAX DTX55ING DTX55INN DTX55UCN DTX55UCX DTXA12KL DTXA12XD DTXCPAXB DTXLC22 DTXLQ22 DTXMAPLD
Fix information
Fixed component name
TX Z/OS
Fixed component ID
5655RA100
Applicable component levels
RA12 PSY UO06759
UP26/02/11 P F602
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 March 2026