A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The following datasets will exhaust all available extents during AFOZSR2 (distribution library). Service application encountered B37 (out-of-space) abends due to insufficient available space in the dataset.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the IBM Open Enterprise * * Foundation for z/OS 1.1 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: SMPE dataset AFOZSR2 (distribution * * library) reached its available space * * limit, resulting in B37 (out of space) * * abends during the application of new * * service. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this PTF and follow * * the ++HOLD ACTION instructions to * * reallocate AFOZSR2 before applying next PTF * **************************************************************** The following datasets may require additional space to accommodate normal PTF processing: AFOZSR2 (Distribution Library) Original allocation SPACE (CYL,(350,50,50)) When service containing new tools is applied, the dataset reaches its extent limit (14 extents), which can result in a B37 abend if further allocation is needed.
Problem conclusion
IBM is releasing a corrective update to the IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS 1.1 to resolve dataset space exhaustion in the AFOZSR2 distribution library, and to correct the install sample JCL to allow AFOZSR2 to be reallocated independently on existing installations.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH72995
Reported component name
OPEN ENT FOUNDA
Reported component ID
5655OEF00
Reported release
110
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2026-09-01
Closed date
2026-09-02
Last modified date
2026-09-05
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UO09218
Modules/Macros
FOZBAPAX FOZCOPAX FOZCUPAX FOZGIPAX FOZGPPAX FOZJQPAX FOZLEPAX FOZMAPAX FOZNCPAX FOZPEPAX FOZPIPAX FOZSNPAX FOZVIPAX FOZWALOC FOZWHPAX
Fix information
Fixed component name
OPEN ENT FOUNDA
Fixed component ID
5655OEF00
Applicable component levels
R110 PSY UO09218
UP26/09/05 I 1000
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
05 September 2026