Technote (troubleshooting)
Problem(Abstract)
TOMTABL doesn't close when we exit the panels
Symptom
The ddname TOMTABL is allocated to use MEMO.
But, when trying to exit Connect:Express Z/Os panels, TOMTABL is still OPEN, not allowing to deallocate it, causing a problem as all panels will have the same MEMO.
Cause
This issue relates to ISPF table management when table are open using libraries.
Library used for tables are not closed when TBEND or TBCLOSE is issued
and the library can not be freed.
ISPF release the library on a next TBOPEN on a new library.
Code Fixed by opening a DUMMY table on a DUMMY library.
From ISPF doc:
IKJ56861I FILE ddname NOT FREED, DATA SET IS OPEN
If the LIBRARY parameter is used with a table service, the user is not able to free the ddname for the table library pointed to by the LIBRARY parameter. ISPF keeps this library open until a new ddname is used in the LIBRARY parameter with another table service. ISPF functions in this manner for performance reasons.
Issuing a table service with a LIBRARY parameter containing a ddname that does not exist causes the previous library to be closed and therefore allows the user to free the previous ddname. Use of CONTROL ERRORS RETURN may be used to guard against a severe error as a result of a ddname not existing.
Fixed Component: --> C2B2PERC C2B2PEAU
Environment
Sterling Connect:Express for z/OS 4.3.0
Resolving the problem
Please apply fix for Connect:Express z/OS 4.3.0 APAR PM81608
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