IT47968: NEED TO ADD INFORMATION FOR THE ANR8889E MESSAGE

8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-WindowsX64-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxx86_64-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxs390x-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxppc64le-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-AIX-162

APAR status

• Closed as documentation error.

Error description

• Currently the message ANR8889E explanation only mentions the
  format is ASCII.
  
  However the message is also issued when the volume label is
  corrupted.
  The "Explanation" needs to be updated.
  
  excerpt from the 8.1.26 manual
  https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/storage-protect/8.1.26?topic=list-a
  nr8195i-aix#ANR8889E
  >>>>>
  ANR8889E Volume volume name in drive drive name in library
  library name does not have a standard IBM label.
  
  Explanation
  The volume label is in ASCII format, but the IBM Storage Protect
  server can read only EBCDIC format.
  <<<<<
  
  IBM Storage Protect Versions Affected:
  All IBM Storage Protect server versions on all platforms.
  
  Additional Keywords:
  TS018549377, volume label, ANR8889E
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All IBM Storage Protect server users.                        *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * See error description.                                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available.                           *
  * This problem is currently projected to be fixed in level     *
  * 8.1.27.                                                      *
  * Note that this is subject to change at the discretion of     *
  * IBM.                                                         *
  *                                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem was fixed.
  Affected platforms: AIX, Linux, and Windows.
  
  ANR8889E Volume ABCDEF in drive DRIVExxx in library LIBRARYyyy
  does not have a standard IBM label.
  
  Explanation
  The volume label is in ASCII format, but the server can read
  only EBCDIC format. Also if the label blocks are corrupted, the
  server cannot read
  the volume label.
  
  SystemAction
  The server rejects the volume.
  
  UserResponse
  
  To use the specified volume with the server, you must overwrite
  the label in EBCDIC format.
  To overwrite the label, complete one of the following steps:
  - For a non-WORM tape volume, issue the LABEL LIBVOLUME command.
  Alternatively, issue the DEFINE LIBRARY command for the tape
  volume and specify AUTOLABEL=OVERWRITE.
  - For a WORM tape volume, issue the LABEL LIBVOLUME command.
  Restriction: A WORM tape volume can be relabeled only if it is a
  scratch volume.
  If the server still fails to read the label after you relabel
  the volume, check and update the HBA firmware and the tape drive
  firmware. You can also report the issue to your hardware vendor.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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

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

Fix information

Applicable component levels