A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
An abend (code 0C4/AKES) has occurred at offset X'0000055A' in module CQTPATCH. This can be seen when enabling Instruction Execution Protection), a new feature with CICS TS 6.1.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of zSecure CICS Toolkit exploiting the * * software on systems with CICS transaction * * server V6R1 with the IEP (Instruction * * Execution Protection) feature enabled. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: zSecure CICS Toolkit might cause an * * ABEND0C4. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the PTF provided. * **************************************************************** When CICS transaction server is running with the IEP (Instruction Execution Protection) feature enabled, zSecure CICS Toolkit might cause an ABEND0C4 with MSGDFHSR0623 which begins with the text "An attempt to execute an instruction from protected storage..." followed by MSGDFHAP0001 which begins with the text "An abend (code 0C4/AKES) has occurred at...".
Problem conclusion
zSecure CICS Toolkit has been modified so that it runs correctly in cases where CICS transaction server is running with the IEP (Instruction Execution Protection) feature enabled.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
OA64659
Reported component name
ZSEC CICS TOOLK
Reported component ID
5655T0500
Reported release
250
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-04-11
Closed date
2023-04-24
Last modified date
2023-05-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UJ92638
Modules/Macros
CQTPATCH
Fix information
Fixed component name
ZSEC CICS TOOLK
Fixed component ID
5655T0500
Applicable component levels
R250 PSY UJ92638
UP23/04/26 P F304
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 May 2023