IXC248E
COUPLE DATA SET dsname ON VOLSER volser FOR typename MAY BE IN USE BY ANOTHER SYSPLEX.

Explanation

XCF tried to initialize a data set as a primary or alternate function couple data set, but found that it contains sysplex ownership information inconsistent with the ownership information in the sysplex couple data set. This may indicate that the incoming data set is currently in use by another sysplex. However, it may simply indicate that the incoming data set has been previously used and is not part of the last known couple data set configuration for the specified type, as recorded in the sysplex couple data set. For example:
  • The data set may have been in use as the primary couple data set, been removed by a SETXCF COUPLE,PSWITCH command, and is now being brought back into use as the alternate via a SETXCF COUPLE,ACOUPLE command.
  • The data set may have been in use as the primary couple data set, and is still named in COUPLExx as the primary couple data set, but the current IPL is using different sysplex couple data sets that have no record of the data set's previous usage.
In the message text:
dsname
The name of the couple data set.
volser
The DASD volume where the couple data set resides.
typename
The type of data contained in the couple data set.

System action

Message IXC247D follows this message; XCF prompts the operator to see if it is acceptable to use this couple data set for the specified type.

Operator response

Notify the system programmer.

System programmer response

Determine whether the incoming data set is in use by another sysplex. If so, direct the operator to reply 'D' to message IXC247D to deny use of the data set.

Take steps to prevent inadvertent use of a couple data set by two sysplexes. Change the COUPLExx member so that it does not reference the same couple data set for both sysplexes, or ensure that the operator does not specify the wrong couple data set on the SETXCF command.

Source

Cross System Coupling Facility (SCXCF)

Module

IXCL1OWN

Routing code

2,10

Descriptor code

Either 11 or 5