A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Object Comparison Tool is not correctly processing scenarios that result in column mask/permission drops when dropping the table, column, or explicit drops of column mask/permissions.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS * * and Db2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Object Compare drops and recreates * * column masks or permissions when * * the mask or permission is being * * explicitly or implicitly dropped. * **************************************************************** When attempting to explicitly or implicitly drop a column mask or permission, Object Comparison Tool incorrectly assumes the mask or permission needs to be dropped and recreated. This behavior results in an attempt at recreating masks or permissions on columns or tables that no longer exist.
Problem conclusion
The problem has been resolved.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH70279
Reported component name
DB2 ADMIN TOOL
Reported component ID
568851500
Reported release
D10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-02-24
Closed date
2026-06-15
Last modified date
2026-07-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO08223
Modules/Macros
ADB2CMF ADB2CMO ADB2CMT ADB2CMU
Fix information
Fixed component name
DB2 ADMIN TOOL
Fixed component ID
568851500
Applicable component levels
RD10 PSY UO08223
UP26/07/02 P F606
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 July 2026