A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Enhancement to the RACF RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilities to allow the utilities to run without the need for manual interaction. The RACF RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilites are being enhanced to allow the execution of the utilies to be automated. The enhancement to the utiliies will allow the utilities to be run from a REXX EXEC without manual intervention by passing the required inputs in via the RACUT200 and RACUT400 command lines.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of the RACUT200 and RACUT400 * * utilities. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF * **************************************************************** This is the APAR for z/VM 7.4 RACF Feature Pack 2. As such it contains the following new function: Enhancement to the RACF RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilities to allow the utilities to run without the need for manual interaction. The RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilities currently operate in interactive mode and wait for user input.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
Enhancements have been made to the RACF RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilities so that the utilities no longer require user input when being run. The RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilities now accept as command line arguments all required input. The updated RACUT200 and RACUT400 utilites are documented in z/VM 7.4.0 in RACF Security Server Systems Programmer's Guide (SC24-6312-74) available at the z/VM web site https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zvm/7.4
APAR Information
APAR number
VM66873
Reported component name
RACF/VM SUPPORT
Reported component ID
576700201
Reported release
740
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-08-05
Closed date
2025-09-26
Last modified date
2025-10-06
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
RACUT200 RACUT400 7VMRAC40
| SC24631274 |
Fix information
Fixed component name
RACF/VM SUPPORT
Fixed component ID
576700201
Applicable component levels
R740 PSY UV99454
UP25/10/06 I 1000
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 October 2025