A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Enhance - Create a new substitution variable $$SSISLOT$$ which can be suffixed to BKR_Job_Name in backup job template. This will create unique job names in different SSI members, for the same backup job template. . Admin Guide - Document the new substitution variable $$SSISLOT$$ .
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: New substitution variable $$SSISLOT$$ * **************************************************************** New substitution variable $$SSISLOT$$ can be suffixed to BKR_Job_Name in job template. In an SSI environment, when same job template is used across SSI members, $$SSISLOT$$ will be replaced with Slot number and thus the job name will be unique across SSI members.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH70203
Reported component name
BACKUP RESTORE
Reported component ID
5697J0600
Reported release
130
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-02-18
Closed date
2026-02-24
Last modified date
2026-03-31
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO06923
Modules/Macros
MAKEJOB
Fix information
Fixed component name
BACKUP RESTORE
Fixed component ID
5697J0600
Applicable component levels
R130 PSY UO06923
UP26/03/16 P 2603
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 April 2026