OA69761: SIMULATE WITH LARGE NUMBER OF FILES PRODUCES GARBAGE IN REPORT ZDMF/K

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If a very large number of files are included in a group (more
  than 2000 at least), the activation/simulate report can be
  corrupted.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: All IBM z/OS Data Set Mobility Facility      *
  *                 3.4.1 users who use ACTIVATE SIMULATE.       *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: ACTIVATE SIMULATE report contains       *
  *                      garbled data when a large number of     *
  *                      data sets is processed.                 *
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  * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF.                      *
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  The problem occurs when a large list of data sets is selected,
  for example through the SOURCE INCLUDEDSN parameter. The routine
  that copies data into the report buffer supports a maximum
  length of 16 megabytes. Once the buffer exceeds that size, the
  length wraps, so the copy is incomplete or wrong.
  

Problem conclusion

• The routine that copies data into the report buffer is modified
  to support buffers larger than 16 megabytes, so they are copied
  correctly.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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

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

  UJ10235

Modules/Macros

• GZDACT5
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  ZDMF

• Fixed component ID

  ZDMF00001

Applicable component levels

• R341 PSY UJ10235

     UP26/08/14 I 1000

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