SMPWRK6

ddname
SMPWRK6.
Use
The SMPWRK6 data set is used during APPLY and ACCEPT processing as temporary storage for inline replacements for data elements. It is also used as temporary storage for inline updates for JAR elements. SMP/E places the input in this data set so it can be directly accessed and installed by the copy utility or SMP/E.
Attributes
Partitioned; LRECL=80, BLKSIZE=multiple of 80, RECFM=FB, DISP=(NEW,DELETE).

Specifying DISP=(NEW,DELETE) minimizes space loss problems. SMPWRK6 is generally needed only for the duration of the SMP/E job step. To keep the data set longer than that, you must use a different DISP value and compress the data set to reclaim space.

The SMS-related options DATACLAS, MGMTCLAS, STORCLAS, and DSNTYPE provide additional data set support. For more information, refer to z/OS DFSMS Using Data Sets.

Device
Direct access only.
Note:
  1. BLKSIZE must not exceed 32760.
  2. If the BLKSIZE value is omitted or inapplicable, SMP/E uses a default of 0 which allows the system to determine the most appropriate block size.
Parent topic: SMP/E data sets and files