DFR3109E error_type ERROR IN OLDS DDNAME=ddname

Explanation

An attempt to calculate the amount of space for the OLDS of the indicated DD name (ddname), which was in use when IMS failed, has resulted in error. error_type shows the type of the error.

Type
Meaning
DEVTYPE
MVS™ DEVTYPE macro returned an error code.
ISITMGD
MVS ISITMGD macro returned an error code.
TRKCALC
MVS TRKCALC macro returned an error code.
OBTAIN
MVS OBTAIN macro returned an error code.
ZERO BLOCKS
MVS TRKCALC macro returned zero for the number of blocks per track.
ZERO TRACKS
The number of calculated tracks is zero.

System action

The job ends with an abend code of U3109.

User response

Ensure that the DD statement for OLDS is specified correctly. If there is any error, correct it and rerun the job. If there is no error in the DD statement, contact IBM® Software Support.