A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
# mkwpar -n mywpar -C -B /dev/cd0 Extracting file system information from backup... mkwpar: 0960-671 Could not extract image.data file from /dev/cd0. cannot remove path when cwd is /tmp/.workdir.9896120.8388850_1 for /tmp/.workdir.9896120.8388850_1: at /usr/sbin/mkwpar line 1857
Local fix
If the mksysb image can fit on a single DVD, use DVD instead of multiple CDs.
Problem summary
mkwpar is unable to extract file system information from a multicd mksysb # mkwpar -n mywpar -C -B /dev/cd0 Extracting file system information from backup... mkwpar: 0960-671 Could not extract image.data file from /dev/cd0. cannot remove path when cwd is /tmp/.workdir.9896120.8388850_1 for /tmp/.workdir.9896120.8388850_1: at /usr/sbin/mkwpar line 1857
Problem conclusion
Added check when restoring image.data to use the correct flags.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV63840
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-08-21
Closed date
2014-08-21
Last modified date
2015-11-23
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 U861746
UP15/11/23 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U861746 bos.sysmgt.sysbr 7.1.4.0
U861746 bos.sysmgt.sysbr 7.1.4.0
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 November 2015