During initialization, BLDINDEX calculates the amount of storage required for an internal sort. This calculation is based on the number of records in the base cluster statistic stored in the virtual storage access method (VSAM) catalog entry for the base cluster.
In the case of this message, BLDINDEX was able to obtain enough virtual storage to meet the calculated requirement. However, the statistic was erroneously low, probably due to a failure during a close of the base cluster, and the initial amount of storage obtained was exhausted. Under these circumstances, BLDINDEX must perform an external sort. The system issues this message only when proper job control for the external sort work files was not supplied.
The system ends processing for this alternate index. However, BLDINDEX attempts to process any other alternate indices specified by the OUTFILE or OUTDATASET parameter.
If the error recurs and the program is not in error, search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the JCL and the SYSOUT output for the job.
Correct the sort work file job control. Alternatively, delete the alternate index. Use the EXPORT command to create a portable copy of the base cluster, followed by an IMPORT command to rebuild the base cluster. This will correct the erroneous statistic. Then, redefine the alternate index. Submit the job again.
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