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Return code -4 or 1836 when trying to format the RFS filepools

Troubleshooting


Problem

You are in the process of setting up REXX for CICS. When you enter transaction REXX followed by 'FILEPOOL FORMAT POOL1' you receive a return code of -4 or a return code of 1836.

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Modified date:
08 October 2025

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