Steps for saving the contents of the log data set

When your request has been processed, use the sample procedure to save the contents of the ISPF log data set for problem determination.

After you have entered the ISPF dialog, enter 0 from the Option line on the ISPF Primary Option Menu. The ISPF Settings panel appears.
Use the Log/List action bar on the ISPF Settings panel to display several choices.
Select 1 to display the Log Data Set Defaults panel.
Select 4 (Keep data set and allocate new data set) option on the Log Data Set Defaults panel.
You can then save or rename the ISPF LOG data set you have created.

Result: Figure 1 shows an ISPF LOG with DFSMSrmm data.

Figure 1. ISPF LOG with DFSMSrmm data

    TIME                *** ISPF TRANSACTION LOG ***                        USERID: STSGGT    DATE: 99/03/14   PAGE: 1
      01:47   START OF ISPF LOG - - -  - SESSION # 2004 -------------------------------------------------------
      01:51      EDIT    - SAVE        - STSGGT.RMMRPT.EXEC(MAIN) - MEMBER SAVED
      01:52      TSO     - COMMAND  -  - RMMISPF
      01:52      TSO     - COMMAND  -  - %EDGRTVOL SEARCH
      01:52      TSO     - COMMAND  -  - %EDGRTSCH VOLUME(111*)
      01:53      TSO     - COMMAND  -  - %EDGRTSCH OWNER(*) VOLUME(111*)
      01:53    END OF ISPF LOG - - - - - SESSION # 2004 -------------------------------------------------------

Keep the ISPF LOG and trace output containing return and reason codes and messages. Refer to this information when contacting your IBM® Support Center.