A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The CSETUP command used by the IMS DBDS report function stores configuration information in a data set that is not intended for this purpose. If a user does not have update authority for that data set, an ABEND913 occurs.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM IMS Tools Base for z/OS * * Version 1 Release 7 (FMID: HAHN170) who use * * the IMS Tools Knowledge Base. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The CSETUP command used by the IMS DBDS * * report function stores configuration * * information in a data set that is not * * intended for this purpose. If a user * * does not have update authority for that * * data set, an S913 abend occurs. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the maintenance for this APAR. * **************************************************************** An S913 abend occurs when a user attempts to display the IMS DBDS report.
Problem conclusion
The REXX procedure is updated to create a data set with update authority for storing the configuration information used by the CSETUP function. The procedure is also updated to ensure that the information is written to this data set.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH70164
Reported component name
IMS TOOLS BASE
Reported component ID
5655V9300
Reported release
170
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-02-16
Closed date
2026-03-06
Last modified date
2026-04-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO07067
Modules/Macros
HKTAR03 HKTFZPRM
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS TOOLS BASE
Fixed component ID
5655V9300
Applicable component levels
R170 PSY UO07067
UP26/03/10 P F603
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 April 2026