A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
This is the APAR for z/VM 7.4 CMS Feature Pack 6. As such, it contains CMS component code for two new features. 1. New SMAPI API to rename a virtual machine userID in the z/VM user directory 2. GetShopz support for z/VM Installation media
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of SMAPI are affected. Also, all users * * looking to use upgrade installation or 2nd * * level installation from a CMS minidisk may * * be affected by the new GetShopz function. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF * **************************************************************** This is the APAR for z/VM 7.4 CMS Feature Pack 6. As such, it contains CMS component code for two new features. 1. New SMAPI API to rename a virtual machine userID in the z/VM user directory 2. GetShopz support for z/VM Installation media
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
FOR RELEASE ES-CMS-740-BASE : PREREQ: VM66899 VM66834 VM66867 VM66872 CO-REQ: NONE IF-REQ: UV99459(VM66895-7VMDIR40)
Comments
Feature Pack APAR introducing new functions as described in the Problem Summary.
APAR Information
APAR number
VM66893
Reported component name
VM CMS
Reported component ID
568411201
Reported release
740
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-10-21
Closed date
2026-04-29
Last modified date
2026-05-15
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UM90596
Modules/Macros
CMSUTIL DMSBL493 DMSINL DMSLVLTB DMSSIDAT DMSSIPRM DMSSJBST DMSSJIRN DMSSJSRR DMSSSRCX DMSVSLIB GETSHOPZ GSZUTILX VSMWORK1 7VMCMS40
| GC24632574 | GC24629205 | SC24626074 | GC24628674 | GC24629474 |
Fix information
Fixed component name
VM CMS
Fixed component ID
568411201
Applicable component levels
R740 PSY UM90596
UP26/05/05 I 1000
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 May 2026