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VM66815: PEVM66800 Z/VM 7.4 CP: HOT FIX - FEATURE 00 FIX 05 24/12/16 PTF PECHANGE

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • With APAR VM66800 applied a ABENDMCW002 could occur.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

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    * USERS AFFECTED: All users of z/VM                            *
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    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
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    * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF                                    *
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    ABENDMCW002 with VM66800 applied.
    A loop in HCPPTG subroutine GetFRMTEs results in MCW002.
    The fix provided in VM66800 is removed, restoring previous
    functionality.
    

Problem conclusion

  • PEVM66800 Module HCPPTG has been modified to remove the update
    that was applied in VM66800, reverting the functionality back
    to what it was prior to that fix pack. This removes the fix in
    error which introduced the MCW002 abend.
    

Temporary fix

  • *********
    * HIPER *
    *********
    FOR RELEASE VM/ESA CP/ESA R740 :
    PREREQ: VM66800
    CO-REQ: NONE
    IF-REQ: NONE
    

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    VM66815

  • Reported component name

    VM CP CP

  • Reported component ID

    568411202

  • Reported release

    740

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    YesPE

  • HIPER

    YesHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2024-12-02

  • Closed date

    2024-12-17

  • Last modified date

    2025-07-18

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

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

    UM90496

Modules/Macros

  • HCPCPE   HCPPTG   7VMCPR40
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    VM CP CP

  • Fixed component ID

    568411202

Applicable component levels

  • R740 PSY UM90496

       UP24/12/18 P 2501 ­

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Document Information

Modified date:
18 July 2025