Explanation
The named volume failed the eligibility requirements for conversion either to or from SMS
management. The reason code, (
reason_code) for the ineligible volume is one of
the following:
- 04
- The volume is not a DASD device.
- 08
- The volume has a nonindexed VTOC.
- 12
- The volume is not defined to an SMS storage group.
- 16
- The volume is in unknown status. The SMS-converted flag is on but the SMS-initial flag is off in
the VTOC index map.
- 20
- The volume is in unknown status. The SMS-converted flag is on but the SMS-initial flag is off in
VTOC entry.
- 24
- SMS indicators for VTOC index map and VTOC entry do not match.
System action
Conversion of the volume failed. Processing continues with the next volume in the input list. The
return code is 8.
Operator response
Programmer response
Take the appropriate action for each reason code:
- 04
- Do not attempt to convert non-DASD volumes to SMS management.
- 08
- Define an index for the VTOC, and rerun the job.
- 12
- Change the ACDS so that the volume is defined to a storage group, and rerun the job.
- 16
- Search problem reporting databases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, be prepared to
provide this information to the IBM® Support Center if
needed.
- 20
- Search problem reporting databases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, be prepared to
provide this information to the IBM Support Center if
needed.
- 24
- Search problem reporting databases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, be prepared to
provide this information to the IBM Support Center if
needed.
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