A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A PIF server that was running normally for a long time suddenly terminates with error EQQZ045E SUBTASK SERVER ENDED UNEXPECTEDLY Message EQQPH20E was also seen in the server EQQMLOG. USS / OMVS message: BPXF270I THE MAXPIPEUSER LIMIT OF 8730 HAS BEEN REACHED ... was seen just prior to the EQQZ045E message.
Local fix
Cycle the server task more frequently in order to avoid the abend. The number of pipes in use can be monitored by issusing OMVS command: ZLSOF PIPE Cycle the server before the maximum limit is reached.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All TWS for z/OS 860, 910, 920 and IWS for * * z/OS 930 users running remote PIF and * * Dialogs through the Server TCP/IP connected. * * FUNCTION=SERV * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A PIF Server suddently terminates with * * message EQQZ045E. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY THE PTF FIXING THIS APAR * **************************************************************** The PIF Server suddenly terminates with error EQQZ045E. Also the message EQQPH20E is issued. The message: BPXF270I THE MAXPIPEUSER LIMIT OF 8730 HAS BEEN REACHED is also issued.
Problem conclusion
Pipes are opened but not correctly closed by the IWS and TWS for z/OS Server code. 602Y 912Y 922Y 932Y EQQZTSER
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI55991
Reported component name
TIV WRKLD SCHD
Reported component ID
5697WSZ01
Reported release
922
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-01-25
Closed date
2016-02-08
Last modified date
2016-04-12
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UI35153 UI35154 UI35155 UI35156
Modules/Macros
EQQZTSER
Fix information
Fixed component name
TIV WRKLD SCHD
Fixed component ID
5697WSZ01
Applicable component levels
R602 PSY UI35153
UP16/03/01 P F602
R912 PSY UI35154
UP16/03/01 P F602
R922 PSY UI35155
UP16/03/01 P F602
R932 PSY UI35156
UP16/03/01 P F602
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 April 2016