A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Running smitty -> mpio -> MPIO Path Management -> Remove Paths -> Remove Paths under a Parent or Fastpath: smitty mpiopath_remove_parent Returns backl the following error: Remove Paths under a Parent Type or select values in entry fields. Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. [Entry Fields] Parent Name fscsi1 * Paths to Remove [All Paths] + KEEP definition in database yes Command: running stdout: yes stderr: no Before command completion, additional instructions may appear below. Method error (/etc/methods/ucfgdevice): 0514-076 Cannot perform the requested function because the specified paths include all paths for the device. rmpath: 0514-546 Invalid parameter - 204500a0b82697ac,1f000000000000. Usage: rmpath [-l Name] [-p ParentName] [-w ConnectionLocation] [-d] rmpath -h rmpath: 0514-546 Invalid parameter - 204500a0b82697ac,6000000000000. Usage: rmpath [-l Name] [-p ParentName] [-w ConnectionLocation] [-d] rmpath -h rmpath: 0514-519 The following device was not found in the customized device configuration database: Enabled rmpath: 0514-538 Cannot perform the requested function because the specified device does not support multiple paths.
Local fix
Problem summary
Method error (/etc/methods/ucfgdevice): 0514-076 Cannot perform the requested function because the specified paths include all paths for the device. and rmpath error within "Remove Paths under a Parent" SMIT menu.
Problem conclusion
Add two additional 'shift' commands to account for the increased number of lspath fields being displayed in the MPIO remove path discovery.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ72503
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2010-03-09
Closed date
2010-03-09
Last modified date
2013-03-29
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 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U827020
UP10/04/14 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U827020 bos.rte.methods 5.3.12.0
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 March 2013