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PH68778: Reduced CPU load during Python initialization with a large number of processes active

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Reduced CPU load during Python initialization with a large
    number of processes active
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the IBM Open Enterprise SDK for *
    *                 Python 3.13                                  *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Reduced CPU load during Python          *
    *                      initialization with a large number of   *
    *                      processes active                        *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: Apply provided service                       *
    ****************************************************************
    Reduced CPU load during Python initialization with a large
    number of processes active
    

Problem conclusion

  • IBM is releasing a cumulative update to IBM Open Enterprise SDK
    for Python 3.13.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PH68778

  • Reported component name

    PYTHON FOR ZOS

  • Reported component ID

    5655PYT00

  • Reported release

    3D0

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2025-10-30

  • Closed date

    2025-11-24

  • Last modified date

    2025-11-30

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

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

Modules/Macros

  • CYPPHPAX CYPSNPAX
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    PYTHON FOR ZOS

  • Fixed component ID

    5655PYT00

Applicable component levels

  • R3D0 PSY UO05885

       UP25/11/26 P F511

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Document Information

Modified date:
30 November 2025