A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
mkvg command with the name of rootvg could be run with the -S, -B, or -G option, but rootvg can only be a smallvg.
Local fix
Problem summary
mkvg command with the name of rootvg could be run with the -S, -B, or -G option, but rootvg can only be a smallvg.
Problem conclusion
Add checks in mkvg when vgname is rootvg, and fail mkvg if -S, -B, or -G is used.
Temporary fix
Comments
ž**** PE13/08/14 PTF IN ERROR. SEE APAR IV42257 FOR DESCRIPTION
APAR Information
APAR number
IV05878
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-12
Closed date
2011-08-12
Last modified date
2013-08-14
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U836129
UP11/11/15 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U836129 bos.rte.lvm 7.1.0.16
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 August 2013