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PH72118: THIS PTF CONTAINS BUG FIXES & UPDATES TO PYTHON

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • This PTF contains bug fixes & updates to Python
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the IBM Open Enterprise SDK for *
    *                 Python 3.14                                  *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: This PTF contains bug fixes & updates   *
    *                      to Python                               *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: Apply provided service                       *
    ****************************************************************
    This PTF updates the following:
    Updated pip to 26.1.2
    Fixed encoding error when opening files in copyfileobj() as str
    mode
    

Problem conclusion

  • IBM is releasing a cumulative update to IBM Open Enterprise SDK
    for Python 3.14.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PH72118

  • Reported component name

    PYTHON FOR ZOS

  • Reported component ID

    5655PYT00

  • Reported release

    3E0

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2026-07-07

  • Closed date

    2026-07-16

  • Last modified date

    2026-08-03

  • 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

  • R3E0 PSY UO08627

       UP26/08/03 P F607

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Document Information

Modified date:
04 August 2026