PM09370: PANEL ADB2W1R VALIDLY DISPLAYS '(PREFIX, MAX VAR CHARS)' HOWEVE R NO EXPLAINATION OF WHY IS GIVEN

Obtain the fix for this APAR.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS panel ADB2W1R
  'Specify Job Parameters' validly displays the string VAR:
  ADB2W1R n ---------------- Specify Job Parameters --------
  
  Enter/verify the following:
   Generate one job. . . . YES     (Yes/No)
   Job library PDS . . . .
   Member prefix . . . . . AAAA    (Prefix, max  VAR chars)
   Jobname = member?   . . NO      (Yes/No)
  however no explanation is give as to why it says VAR rather
  than a numeric value.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: Users of DB2 Administration Tool             *
  *                 and DB2 Object Comparison Tool               *
  *                 for z/OS  who use work statement             *
  *                 lists.                                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When running a work                     *
  *                      statement list, some of the             *
  *                      edits did not operate correctly         *
  *                      and the maximum prefix length           *
  *                      shows as VAR.                           *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION: Apply The PTF.                               *
  ****************************************************************
  When running a work statement list, some of the
  edits did not operate correctly and the maximum
  prefix length shows as VAR.
  

Problem conclusion

• The edits have been corrected and the appropriate
  maximum prefix length is shown. The help panel
  has also been clarified with regard to the maximum
  prefix length.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

•    ADBHW1R  ADB2W1R
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  DB2 ADMIN TOOL

• Fixed component ID

  568851500

Applicable component levels

• R720 PSY UK56307

     UP10/04/28 P F004

Fix is available

• Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.