PM57629: ABEND S04E CNK526E 8F IN DB2 SORT

Obtain the fix for this APAR.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The error occurs when a DB2 utility invokes multiple
  DB2 Sorts with very large files (likely more than 10 sorts,
  each with a file size over 150 gigabytes).
  An overflow occurred in DB2 Sort during a calculation for the
  amount of storage to be used.
  
  ABENDS04E ABEND04E 04E
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: Users of DB2 Sort.                           *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The error occurs when a DB2 utility     *
  *                      invokes multiple DB2 Sorts with very    *
  *                      large files (likely more than 10 sorts, *
  *                      each with a file size over 150          *
  *                      gigabytes). An overflow occurred in     *
  *                      DB2 Sort during a calculation for the   *
  *                      amount of storage to be used.           *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY the PTF.                               *
  ****************************************************************
  Code has been changed to correct this condition.
  

Problem conclusion

• APPLY the PTF.
  

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:

  UK76732

Modules/Macros

•    CNKDSOP
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  DB2 SORT FOR Z/

• Fixed component ID

  5655W4200

Applicable component levels

• R120 PSY UK76732

     UP12/03/07 P F203

Fix is available

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