A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Support for IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 25, and Liberty 26.0.0.3.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All CICS users. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: This APAR adds support for Java 25 and * * upgrades the embedded WebSphere Liberty * * to version 26.0.0.3. * **************************************************************** This APAR adds support for Java 25 and upgrades the embedded WebSphere Liberty to version 26.0.0.3.
Problem conclusion
This APAR adds support for Java 25 using IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS. A minimum version of 25.0.1.0 is required. The CICS documentation will be updated to describe considerations for using Java 25. Java 25 is supported when used with: - CICS Liberty and CMCI JVM servers when using Liberty 26.0.0.3 which is also provided by this APAR - CICS OSGi JVM servers - CICS Axis2 JVM servers - CICS assistants for web services, JSON, and XML IBM recommends testing in this new runtime; changes in behaviour are possible, changes in configuration may also be necessary. The Java 25 migration guide can be found here: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/semeru-runtime-ce-z/25.0.0?topic=gui de-migrating Java 25 is not supported when used with SAML JVM servers. CICS 6.3 continues to support Java 17 and 21. CICS 5.6-6.2 continue to support Java 8, 11, 17 and 21. Additionally CICS TS has been updated to use a Liberty JVM server that is based on WebSphere Liberty version 26.0.0.3. IBM is required to provide you with certain notices and other information regarding third party components, included by this APAR and obtained as part of IBM WebSphere Liberty 26.0.0.3. This information is available at: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276397 Keywords: SEMERU25T/K SWPSP/K
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH70466
Reported component name
CICS TS Z/OS V5
Reported component ID
5655Y0400
Reported release
300
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-03-10
Closed date
2026-06-25
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:
PH70482 UO08400 UO08401
Modules/Macros
DFHAPJVM DFHAXIS2 DFHCDJNI DFHSJSC DFHSJT8 DFHWLPA1 DFJ@H356 DFJ@H360 DFJ@H427 DFJ@H447 DFJ@H467 DFJ@H468 DFJ@H571 DFJDTCOE DFJOUTRE DFJWLPBP DFJWLPPL
Fix information
Fixed component name
CICS TS Z/OS V5
Fixed component ID
5655Y0400
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 July 2026