A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
BTS0007I displays the IMS release level, which prevents users from identifying the current IMS version. Therefore, this ticket will update BTS to display the IMS installed version.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IMS Batch Terminal Simulator * * Version 4 Release 1 (FMID: H22J410) * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The BTS0007I message is still showing * * IMS 15.1 even though the IMS version * * is 15.5. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the maintenance for this APAR. * **************************************************************** Batch Terminal Simulator (BTS) displays the IMS Release Level in the BTS0007I message.
Problem conclusion
BTS has been modified to display the IMS Installed Version instead of the IMS Release Level in the BTS0007I message. ======================== = DOCUMENTATION CHANGE = ======================== IMS Batch Terminal Simulator for z/OS Version 4 Release 1 User's Guide (SC19-3230) Refer to topic "What's new in IMS Batch Terminal Simulator" (https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ims-bts/4.1.0?topic=simulator- whats-new-in-ims-batch-terminal) in IBM Documentation for doc changes associated with this APAR.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH72018
Reported component name
IMS BTS
Reported component ID
5655A1400
Reported release
410
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-06-29
Closed date
2026-07-16
Last modified date
2026-07-18
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO08626
Modules/Macros
BTSRC000
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS BTS
Fixed component ID
5655A1400
Applicable component levels
R410 PSY UO08626
UP26/07/18 I 1000
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
18 July 2026