Parameter type

Keyword, optional

Do not use the TERM parameter for an SMS-managed data set (one with an assigned storage class).

Purpose

Use the TERM parameter to indicate to the system that a data set is coming from or going to a terminal for a TSO/E user.

Considerations for an APPC scheduling environment

The TERM parameter has no function in an APPC scheduling environment. If you code TERM, the system will check it for syntax and ignore it.