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DY47642: JOB FAILS WITH 4228I FILE OPEN ERROR X'FF'(255) CAT=..INT.. (124,EG, 4) (OPNHC-97)

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Job fails with
    4228I FILE            OPEN  ERROR X'FF'(255) CAT=..INT..
    (124,EG,  4) (OPNHC-97)
    Catalog is no longer usable. Catalog Check (IKQVCHK) and LISTCAT
    can not be performed.
    

Local fix

  • In the cases experienced the catalog secondary allocation was
    not specified and defaulted to 2 Tracks. This resulted in the
    catalog reaching over 13 extents in the High-Key Range. If the
    catalog is re-built with larger allocations, the number of
    extents is not achieved and the error does not occur.
    

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: All users                                    *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Artifitial limit of 13 LKR/HKR          *
    *                      extents per Catalog.                    *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
    ****************************************************************
    When catalog is trying to expand LKR or HKR data extents
    (e.g. on defining the new Catalog entry), invalid IDCAMS
    error message is displayed accompanied with I/O errors or
    SDUMP. Futher attempts of catalog expansion might reveal more
    severe problems.
    

Problem conclusion

  • Due to increased size of some catalog records in version 5
    we cannot fit over 13 extent-descriptors into a single
    volume information entry (VIGO). While it is fine for a regular
    dataset, it might become a problem for the Catalog since no
    horizontal extensions are allowed for Catalog VIGO.
    As a result, special approach is required when expanding
    Catalog LKR or HKR volume information entry.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    DY47642

  • Reported component name

    VSE/VSAM

  • Reported component ID

    5686CF905

  • Reported release

    52C

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2016-01-15

  • Closed date

    2016-05-04

  • Last modified date

    2016-05-31

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

    DY47630

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

    UD54183

Modules/Macros

  • IGGMCDCL IGG0CLAX
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    VSE/VSAM

  • Fixed component ID

    5686CF905

Applicable component levels

  • R52C PSN UD54183

       UP16/05/31 I 1000

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Document Information

Modified date:
11 December 2020