IST693I
UNABLE TO DISCONNECT ID = nodename

Explanation

VTAM® issues this message when a session termination request for channel-attached physical unit nodename failed because of insufficient storage or an I/O error.

System action

Processing continues.

Operator response

Message IOS000I might be issued by MVS™ prior to this message and can provide additional information about the reason for the error.

Enter a VARY INACT,TYPE=IMMED command for nodename so the system can release the resources allocated to nodename.
  • To check for a storage problem, take the following actions:

    Issue the DISPLAY BFRUSE command to display information about the common service area (CSA). Total VTAM private storage information is also displayed in message IST981I. If this is a storage problem, it is usually related to private storage. Issue the DISPLAY STORUSE command to display storage usage for storage pools.

    Save the system log and request a dump for problem determination.

  • To check for an I/O error, take the following actions:

    Save the system log for problem determination.

    Run your operating system service aid program to determine whether MDR/OBR information has been recorded. See the EREP User's Guide and Reference for more information on using EREP.

    If you use a network management application such as NetView®, check to determine whether an alert was recorded for this problem.

System programmer response

  • For a storage problem, increase storage as required. See the z/OS Communications Server: SNA Diagnosis Vol 2, FFST Dumps and the VIT for information about analyzing dumps and about analyzing storage using the VIT analysis tool, if external trace is active.
  • For an I/O error, if you cannot determine the cause of the problem from the output provided or need additional assistance, contact the IBM® hardware support center.

    If available, provide the MDR/OBR information from your operating system service aid program or the alert information recorded by your network management application.

Routing code

8

Descriptor code

4