A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
PIF program working with CP occurrences could get user abend U3999 and the log shows something like that: BSSE: START ADDRESS: 140051E0 000000 14005340 14118620 000001C0 000001B4 *... ..f.........* 000010 C5D8D8E8 E3D6E4C6 00000000 00000000 *EQQYTOUF........* EQQ0000T MODULE: EQQBSFS , REASON: STOROVLY
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All IBM Z WS 10.2 users. * * FUNCTION=PIF * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: PIF program working with CP occurrences * * could get user abend U3999. * **************************************************************** PIF program working with CP occurrences could get user abend U3999 and the log shows something like that: BSSE: START ADDRESS: 140051E0 000000 14005340 14118620 000001C0 000001B4 *... ..f.........* 000010 C5D8D8E8 E3D6E4C6 00000000 00000000 *EQQYTOUF........* EQQ0000T MODULE: EQQBSFS , REASON: STOROVLY
Problem conclusion
The problem occurred when the PIF user level was older than the WSz code. This causes a storage overlay that causes the U3999 abend. Now the problem is solved.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH69864
Reported component name
TIV WRKLD SCHD
Reported component ID
5697WSZ01
Reported release
A20
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-01-28
Closed date
2026-02-04
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:
UO06682
Modules/Macros
EQQYTOU2
Fix information
Fixed component name
TIV WRKLD SCHD
Fixed component ID
5697WSZ01
Applicable component levels
RA22 PSY UO06682
UP26/02/05 P F602 ¢
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 March 2026