OA40998: ERROR ISPYXM3 RECEIVED WHEN TERMINAL SET TO MOD 5 (27X132) AND IN ISPF OPTION 7.8

APAR status

• Closed as fixed if next.

Error description

• When terminal set to mod 5 (27x132),  ISPF screen format set to
  1(data), then triggers a breakpoint panel ISPYXM3. Terminal
  reverts to 24x80.
  When the user presses PF3 to return to ISPYXM3 a severe error
  occurs.
  
  Panel 'ISPYXM3' error - Invalid window depth value (must be
  numeric, > 0, less than screen depth).
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: All ISPF users                               *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Panel ISPYXM3 receives a severe error   *
  *                      when screen dimensions are changing for *
  *                      a model 5 terminal.                     *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Dialog test breakpoint panel ISPYXM3 experiences a severe error
  when screen format is set to DATA on a model 5 terminal.
  

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

• This APAR is being closed FIN with concurrence from the
  submitting customer. This means that a solution to this APAR
  is expected to be delivered from IBM in a release(if any) to be
  available within the next 24 months.
  

APAR Information

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

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

Fix information

Applicable component levels

• RM02 PSY

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