A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
This enhancement enables FABDRMIF to allocate the DMCB area above the 24-bit address line when DMCB_LOC=ANY is specified. As a result, FABDRMIF can process more databases than before. This enhancement is being implemented as a result of IDEA IMSFPSP-I-13.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All users of the IMS DEDB randomizing module * * interface module of HPFPU Supplementary * * Utilities in Fast Path Solution Pack * * Version 2 Release 1(FMID: HAHQ210). * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * FABCRMIF and FABDRMIF allocated all * * work areas in 24-bit storage. As a * * result, databases requiring large * * number of defined areas could not be * * processed due to 24-bit storage * * constraints. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply the maintenance for this APAR. * **************************************************************** This enhancement enables FABCRMIF and FABDRMIF to support DMCB_LOC=ANY, allowing the Database Description Table (DDT) to be allocated above the 24-bit address space and enabling databases that have a large number of defined areas to be processed. This enhancement is being implemented as a result of IDEA requirement IMSFPSP-I-13. ======================== = DOCUMENTATION CHANGE = ======================== IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS Version 2 Release 1 Supplementary Utilities User's Guide (SC27-9598) Refer to topic "What's new in IMS Fast Path Solution Pack Supplementary Utilities" (https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ims-fpsolutionpack/2.1.0?topic= oihfpusu-whats-new-in-ims-fast-path-solution-pack-supplementary- utilities) in IBM Documentation for doc changes associated with this APAR. IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS Version 2 Release 1 IMS Fast Path Basic Tools User's Guide (SC27-9597) Refer to topic "What's new in IMS Fast Path Basic Tools" (https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ims-fpsolutionpack/2.1.0? topic=oifpbt-whats-new-in-ims-fast-path-basic-tools) in IBM Documentation for doc changes associated with this APAR.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH72841
Reported component name
IMS FP SOLUTION
Reported component ID
5655W1400
Reported release
210
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-08-21
Closed date
2026-09-10
Last modified date
2026-10-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO09336
Modules/Macros
FABCGD3 FABCGD32 FABCRMIC FABCRMIX
Fix information
Fixed component name
IMS FP SOLUTION
Fixed component ID
5655W1400
Applicable component levels
R210 PSY UO09336
UP26/09/12 P F609
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 October 2026