Troubleshooting

Use the following topics to diagnose and correct problems that you experience with IMS Database Repair Facility.

IMS Database Repair Facility messages
Use the information in these messages to help you diagnose and solve IMS Database Repair Facility problems. Messages are sent to the SYSPRINT data set, TSO user, or console operator using WTO and WTOR.
Gathering diagnostic information
Before you report a problem with IMS Database Repair Facility to IBM® Software Support, you must gather appropriate diagnostic information.
Generating a trace file
Running the trace EXEC creates a trace file that you can submit as part of your problem documentation. Complete the following steps to generate a trace.
Diagnostics Aid for IMS Database Repair Facility
If you have a problem that you think is not a user error, run the Diagnostics Aid (FABZDIAG) to obtain the Load Module APAR Status report and the Clist APAR Status report. Then, attach them to the other diagnostic documents (such as job dump list or I/O of the utility) and report the error to IBM.