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PH70466: Support for IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 25, and Liberty 26.0.0.3

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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

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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:

    PH69930

  • 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

  • R300 PSY UO08400

       UP26/06/26 P F606  

  • R30L PSY UO08401

       UP26/06/27 P F606  

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Document Information

Modified date:
02 July 2026