Accept any service you applied earlier but did not accept, if you are satisfied that the earlier service is not causing problems in your installation. This can be done from the SMP/E dialogs in ISPF or using a batch job. Accepting the earlier service allows you to use the SMP/E RESTORE command to return to your current level if you encounter a problem with the service you are currently applying. This can be done from the SMP/E dialogs in ISPF or using a batch job.