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OA47961: NEW FUNCTION - ENHANCE THE SAP2AFP TRANSFORM TO SUPPORT INPUT FILES LARGER THAN 2 GIGABYTES

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APAR status

  • Closed as new function.

Error description

  • The SAP2AFP transform is being enhanced to support >2G
    input files.
    

Local fix

  • N/A
    

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: Users of Infoprint Server Transforms for     *
    *                 z/OS v2.3 SAP to AFP ( SAP2AFP ) transform.  *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The SAP2AFP transform did not accept    *
    *                      input files that were larger than       *
    *                      2GB in size.                            *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the applicable PTF.                    *
    ****************************************************************
    The SAP2AFP transform has added support for input files that
    are larger than 2GB in size. Additional small fixes to
    support stability and serviceability of the transform have
    also been added.
    

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

  • The following changes apply to the "Infoprint Transforms to AFP
    for z/OS Version 2 Release 3" publication (G550-0443-05):
    
    1. In "Chapter 1. Introduction", at the end of the "What is new
       in Version 2 Release 3" section under "New in the SAP to AFP
       transform", add:
    
       "When the PTF for APAR OA47961 is applied, the SAP to AFP
        transform can process input data that is larger than 2
        gigabytes (GBs) in size."
    
    2.  In "Chapter 2. Using transforms", under the "sap2afp -
        Transform SAP OTF or ABAP data to AFP data" subsection,
        change this value under "Options":
    
        -a imagetype
    
        to read:
    
        -a functionset
    

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    OA47961

  • Reported component name

    XFRM TO AFP

  • Reported component ID

    5655N6001

  • Reported release

    2C0

  • Status

    CLOSED UR1

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    YesSpecatt / New Function

  • Submitted date

    2015-05-26

  • Closed date

    2015-06-24

  • Last modified date

    2015-07-01

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

    UA77869

Modules/Macros

  •    AOPDLSAP AOPLCT22 AOPP1SAP AOPSACTT AOPSAP2A
    AOPTOCAT
    

Publications Referenced
G550044305    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    XFRM TO AFP

  • Fixed component ID

    5655N6001

Applicable component levels

  • R2C0 PSY UA77869

       UP15/06/26 P F506

Fix is available

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 July 2015