When automatic processing is not available or if you do not use it, you must perform release actions manually and then confirm to DFSMSrmm that those actions have been completed.

Manual actions are actions that are external to DFSMSrmm, such as using a degaussing device to erase tape volumes. By confirming manual actions, you enable DFSMSrmm to keep accurate records and you allow release processing for the volume to continue. DFSMSrmm cannot release a volume until you confirm that you have manually performed any pending release actions. You must confirm the replace and return release actions before confirming any others.

Use the Volume Action Status panel, or the RMM TSO CHANGEVOLUME subcommand to confirm manual release actions to DFSMSrmm. You can also use the Volume Action Status panel or the RMM TSO SEARCHVOLUME subcommand to create a list of volumes requiring a release action to be taken and confirmed, and use line operators from the list to confirm those actions.