A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Fixed EBCDIC STDIN data after null byte not being converted to ASCII.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the IBM Open Enterprise SDK for * * Python 3.13 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Fixed EBCDIC STDIN data after null byte * * not being converted to ASCII. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply provided service * **************************************************************** Fixed EBCDIC STDIN data after null byte not being converted to ASCII.
Problem conclusion
IBM is releasing a cumulative update to IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.13.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH72843
Reported component name
PYTHON FOR ZOS
Reported component ID
5655PYT00
Reported release
3D0
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-08-21
Closed date
2026-10-23
Last modified date
2026-11-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
CYPPHPAX CYPSNPAX
Fix information
Fixed component name
PYTHON FOR ZOS
Fixed component ID
5655PYT00
Applicable component levels
R3D0 PSY UO10115
UP26/10/29 P F610
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2026