A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Under rare circumstances, the VTAPE STOP processing may cause a hard wait FFB.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users using the z/VSE virtual tape (VTAPE) * * support. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Under rare circumstances, the * * VTAPE STOP processing may cause * * a hardwait WAITFFB. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the PTF if you use the z/VSE virtual * * tape (VTAPE) support. * **************************************************************** The VTAPE STOP processing frees some control blocks before clearing the respective pointers. Under rare circumstances this may cause a hard wait FFB, when another task (e.g. the service system task) performs I/O against the virtual device that is being terminated.
Problem conclusion
The PTF fixes a code logic error that may cause a hardwait FFB.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
DY47618
Reported component name
VSE/AF MACROS
Reported component ID
5686CF906
Reported release
52C
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-08-12
Closed date
2015-09-10
Last modified date
2015-10-06
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UD54130
Modules/Macros
IJBTAPE
Fix information
Fixed component name
VSE/AF MACROS
Fixed component ID
5686CF906
Applicable component levels
R52C PSY UD54130
UP15/10/06 I 1000
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 December 2020