PM49318: WHEN SCRAMBLING FIELDS THAT CONTAIN ALL 0'S OR ALL 3'S, FILE MANAGER SCRAMBLES BOTH TO THE SAME VALUE.

Obtain the fix for this APAR.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When using File Manager Repeatable Scrambling, and the field
  contains all 0's or all 3's, FM scrambles both to the same
  value.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED: All File Manager users, Copy with            *
  *                 scrambling.                                  *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Two problems.                           *
  *                      1. The repeatable scrambling is not     *
  *                      producing unique results. If scrambling *
  *                      key fields then duplicates may be       *
  *                      produced.                               *
  *                      2. The position of numbers and          *
  *                      uppercase, and lowercase values are     *
  *                      not maintained during random and        *
  *                      repeatable scrambling.                  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF.                      *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• 1. Repeatable scrambling produces a unique result.
  2. The position of numerics, upper and lowercase characters are
  now preserved.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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

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

Modules/Macros

• FMN0LVL
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  FILE MANAGER Z/

• Fixed component ID

  5655W4700

Applicable component levels

• RB10 PSY UK74673

     UP11/12/15 P F112

Fix is available

• Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.