SF98208 Defective PTFs I B M i P R E V E N T I V E S E R V I C E P L A N N I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Copyright IBM Corporation 1993, 2024 - The information in this document was last updated: 23 Apr 2024 - The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.4 is: C4158740 - Cumulative package C4158740 began shipping worldwide: 14 Jun 2024. - Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated: 14 Jun 2024. - The next cumulative package is scheduled for 22 Nov 2024. NOTE: THIS DATE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, CHECK THIS FILE BEFORE ORDERING. - Users should order Preventive Service Planning (PSP) information and review the recommended HIPER PTFs on a weekly basis. The PSPs can be viewed through the Internet at URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667567 - It is important that users review and understand all new software release considerations. This is especially true of discontinued support for selected software and hardware products and/or features. To get the most current information on discontinued products and/or features along with suggested replacements, go to the IBM i operating system Planning Web site: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/668131 - To review the IBM i operating system Knowledge Center information on installation, upgrades, and migration, follow the link: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i You may find this information useful to install hardware and software, upgrade to a different IBM i release, upgrade your hardware, or migrate your data from one server to another. - Hardware Management Console (HMC) The HMC is a dedicated workstation that runs integrated system management software. As with other software, your HMC should be kept current. For HMC Fixes and update information, refer to the HMC Code Updates or the Server Firmware and HMC Wizard documents at Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 For information regarding general HMC support information, go to the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral - Server Firmware Server firmware is part of the Licensed Internal Code that enables your hardware. As with other software, your server firmware should be kept current. For the IBM Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard, see: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/master-document-server-firmware-and-hmc-code-wizard - PTFs may be ordered through the Internet. For more information, go to URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral - Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and Cumulative PTF Packages ordered through Fix Central or using the SNDPTFORD command are shipped priority 2. The delivery criteria for Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and Cumulative PTF Package orders can be found at the following URL: https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ssos/order_status - The following is a summary of the IBM i 7.4 information that is available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS): ------------------------------------------------------------------------ : INFORMATION : PTF # : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Order the latest cumulative PTF package : SF99740 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Group HIPER PTF : SF99739 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C4158740 : SF98203 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C4158740 : SF96203 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C3313740 : SF98201 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C3313740 : SF96201 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C3117740 : SF98202 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C3117740 : SF96202 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for current cumulative package: C4158740 : SF98740 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C3313740 : SF98204 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C3117740 : SF98205 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Install PSP, including PRPQ service recommendations: : SF98200 : : excluding Upgrades & Migration Corrections : : : (Software Installation Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : i 7.4 Upgrade & Migration Corrections (Info Center) : SF98206 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the i 7.4 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs : SF98207 : : and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.4 Defective PTFs : SF98208 : : (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.4 : SF98209 : : High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for installing i 7.4 : MF98740 : : Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices : : : (Hardware LIC Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98740 : : Update Policy Set to HMC : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98741 : : Update Policy Set to Operating System : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.2 to i 7.4 : SF97068 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.3 to i 7.4 : SF97069 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the generally available i 7.4 PTFs : SF97740 : : (Fix Summary Listing) : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: ---------------------- NOTE: Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently available PSPs. SF99740 - Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your country. SF99739 - Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of a CD-ROM containing all known HIPERs. SF99739 will be refreshed on Tuesday of every other week. SF98202 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96202 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98201 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96201 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98203 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for the current cumulative package. SF96203 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for the current cumulative package. SF98740 - This PSP contains information on all known High Impact and Pervasive (HIPER) PTF problems that are NOT included in the latest cumulative PTF package but may affect your operation. This PSP also contains General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. SF98204 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF package level. The summary table (above) cross references the PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are installing or last installed. This PSP contains HIPERs and General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known problems. SF98205 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF package level. The summary table (above) cross references the PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are installing or last installed.This PSP contains HIPERs and General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known problems. SF98200 - This PSP provides software installation information that should be reviewed before installing i 7.4 and before adding new program products. Information in this PSP is grouped by product areas that may affect you during installation. SF98206 - This PSP file contains information about Upgrades & Migrations, including PTFs that are critical to operations that occur during the upgrade process and corrections to the Upgrade and Migration topics in the Information Center (i 7.4). SF98207 - This PSP contains a summary of PTFs that have been identified as High Impact or Pervasive problems and a summary of Defective PTFs (PTFs that have been found to be in error). SF98208 - This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.4 Defective PTFs (PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP. SF98209 - This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i 7.4. Those users who support several systems at different cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful. MF98740 - This PSP provides information that should be reviewed before installing new systems or hardware devices. Problems that may affect the installation or operation of hardware devices are documented here. MH98740 - HMC code must be current. Refer to the HMC Code Updates document in Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 MH98741 - This document applies to IBM i operating systems that have the Firmware Update Policy set to Operating System or systems not managed by an HMC. The server firmware information in this document does not apply to Model 595 systems. Server firmware fixes are ordered (using the SNDPTFORD command or Fix Central) and installed as PTFs using the IBM i operating system PTF installation functions. These PTFs have a prefix of MH. Refer to the Server Firmware document in Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 SF97068 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.2 to i 7.4. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.2 system and determine which i 7.4 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.4. SF97069 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.3 to i 7.4. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.3 system and determine which i 7.4 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.4. SF97740 - The listing provides you with a convenient reference of the license internal code fixes (fixes) and program temporary fixes (PTFS) that are available by IBM licensed program categories. This listing is updated regularly. You may choose to order a PTF/FIX that would effect one of your IBM licensed programs. C H A N G E S U M M A R Y --------------------------- Section Last Update ----------------------- ----------- PTFS in Error 23 Apr 2024 P T F S I N E R R O R ------------------------- This section provides a complete list of PTFs that were found to cause problems for some users. You should review the 'USERS AFFECTED' field for each item to decide if you are exposed to the problem. If you are exposed to the problem, the 'RECOMMENDATION' should be followed. Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review PSP SF98208. Under certain conditions, we recommend that a PTF applied to your system be removed or that a PTF be omitted when applying a cumulative package. Instructions for removing and omitting PTFs follow the PTFs in error. - 'DEFECTIVE PTF' - This field contains the identity (PTF number) of the PTF that is defective. - 'LICENSED PROGRAM - The Licensed Program Number NUMBER' - 'APAR NUMBER' - The identity of the APAR that reports the problem. - 'USERS AFFECTED' - This field describes the users who are exposed to the problem. - 'REASON DEFECTIVE' - This field provides a description of the problem caused by the error in the PTF. - 'RECOMMENDATION' - This field describes the action you should take to avoid the problem. ************************************************************************* 52. 23 Apr 2024 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI85692 for IBM i 7.4 SI84239 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: DT378886 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, contention on a journal (*JRN) object for starting and ending journaling of objects and/or moving, renaming, or deleting journaled objects could cause later unpredictable behavior including a failure to attach a new journal receiver and being unable to retrieve journal entries sent to associated remote journals. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SJ00268. This fix is preventative, not corrective. SJ00268 is included in cumulative PTF package C4158740. 51. 05 Mar 2024 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF71521 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50510 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, an IPL or IASP vary on after a system crash or FlashCopy may fail to recover journaled objects. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF71656 for IBM i 7.4. MF71656 is included in cumulative PTF package C4158740. 50. 24 Jan 2024 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI84712 for IBM i 7.4 SI84563 for IBM i 7.4 SI83654 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE81069 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Applying the PTF concurrently with SF99704 level 26, may cause the IPL to fail with SRC B9003830. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI85707. If the IPL failed with SRC B9003830, a slip install of the OS is required to recover. Fixing PTF SI85707 must be installed prior or at the same time as SF99704 level 26 to avoid IPL failure B9003830. SI85707 is included in cumulative PTF package C4158740. 49. 10 Jan 2024 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI85576 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5798FAX APAR NUMBER: SE81023 USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM Facsimile Support for i REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, FAXes being sent using the Submit FAX (SBMFAX) command do not get sent. The associated spool file is in a held status. Releasing the file does not allow it to be sent, but it is instead moved to the QFFSNDERR queue and message FAXC1FA (SNDFAX command not entered for spooled file found on QFFSNDFAX queue) is logged. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI85663, or remove PTF SI85576, or use the SNDFAX command instead of the SBMFAX command. 48. 06 Oct 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI84583 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80598 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, MCH6801 - Object domain or storage protection error for offset in object QGLDLIBA may be seen alongside failing jobs. RECOMMENDATION: Either remove the PTF or apply fixing PTF SI84817 for IBM i 7.4. SI84817 is included in cumulative PTF package C4158740. 47. 25 Aug 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI84153 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80391 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF the DNS server and nslookup client network applications fail to run due to missing open source library dependencies. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI84419 for IBM i 7.4. SI84419 is included in cumulative PTF package C3313740. 46. 08 Aug 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70938 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50290 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Starting the system from an alternate IPL device using SAVSYS media created when the PTF was permanently applied may fail with SRC B6005121. RECOMMENDATION: Permanently apply fixing PTF MF71223. Create new SAVSYS media with the fixing PTF permanently applied. MF71223 is included in cumulative PTF package C3313740. 45. 04 Aug 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF71205 for IBM i 7.4 MF70085 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50297 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running workloads with high levels of concurrent activity. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running certain workloads with high levels of concurrent activity may experience periods of performance degradation and delays. A LIC internal fairness mechanism intended to allow exclusive operations to occur by briefly blocking concurrent activity may cause abnormally high seize contention. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF71233 for IBM i 7.4. MF71233 is included in cumulative PTF package C3313740. 44. 07 Jul 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI83651 for IBM i 7.4 SI83633 for IBM i 7.4 SI83437 for IBM i 7.4 SI83435 for IBM i 7.4 SI83412 for IBM i 7.4 SI83327 for IBM i 7.4 SI83284 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80124 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system SQL users executing an SQL INSERT statement using the 3-part naming, fullselect form of the statement. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, SQL INSERT statements using the 3-part naming, fullselect form of the statement and retrieving over 340M of data can fail with a SQL0407. Another symptom for the same statement that uses a date, time, timestamp field is a SQL0180 error. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI84075 for IBM i 7.4. SI84075 is included in cumulative PTF package C3313740. 43. 26 May 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI79339 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE79905 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users creating spooled files with bar codes using the DDS BARCODE keyword. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, creating spooled files containing bar codes may lead to jobs not ending or data corruption. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI83580. Before applying the fixing PTF, it is recommended to permanently remove the defective PTF to avoid permanently applying it. SI83580 is included in cumulative PTF package C3313740. 42. 24 Mar 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70747 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50112 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: This PTF allowed the optimizer to share SQL Common Table Expressions (CTEs) within a Full Outer Join scenario where a common literal value was shared across two different CTEs (most likely within a view). In this scenario incorrect results could occur. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70861 for IBM i 7.4. MF70861 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 41. 24 Feb 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70688 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50069 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: This PTF could allow the optimizer to push a predicate into a shared SQL Common Table Expression (CTE) when it should not. This can result in incorrect results from the query. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70747 for IBM i 7.4. MF70747 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 40. 22 Feb 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70674 for IBM i 7.4 MF70546 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50059 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running multiple consecutive Save While Active sessions may experience performance degradation, including excessive paging in the machine pool, followed by a system termination with SRCB6005121, SRCB6000305, or SRCB6000105. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70758 for IBM i 7.4. MF70758 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 39. 08 Feb 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70686 for IBM i 7.4 MF70573 for IBM i 7.4 MF70571 for IBM i 7.4 MF70506 for IBM i 7.4 MF70457 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50037 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying this PTF, some Full Outer Join query requests using SQL Common Table Expressions (CTE) may return invalid results. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70688 for IBM i 7.4. MF70688 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 38. 01 Feb 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI81255 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE79238 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, if the physical file contains variable length or LOB columns and is being reorganized (RGZPFM) with ALWCANCEL(*YES), displaying or retrieving entries from the journal may result in a MCH3203 message with a from program of #dbfmtje for some of the file record level journal entries generated by the operation. Note, the RGZPFM processing itself has no issues. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI82518. Once applied, retry the operation. SI82518 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 37. 24 Jan 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI81413 for IBM i 7.4 SI80771 for IBM i 7.4 SI80445 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE79143 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i Operating System environments where ILE CL programs are used. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the ILE CL compiler may not correctly handle CALL commands where parameters are passed. The incorrect compilation can result in a runtime exception or corruption. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI82487 and recompile any ILE CL programs that were built after any of the defective PTFs (SI80445 SI80771 SI81413) were applied. SI82487 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 36. 13 Jan 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01946 for IBM i 7.4 MH01945 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733910 APAR NUMBER: MB04386 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with the following machine types/models: 9105-22A 9105-22B 9105-41B 9105-42A 9105-21A REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the DSPFWSTS shows invalid states, such as: *TEMP *UNKNOWN *UNKNOWN ML1030_030 MH01946 Ingen *UNKNOWN FW1030.01 *PERM ML1020_085 MH01936 *NONE *NONE Ingen FW1020.10 *NONE. Also noted on the BMC are many occurrences of the error id, BD8D3609 RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MH01947 for IBM i 7.4. 35. 15 Dec 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70399 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49967 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, restoring a group of objects that includes logical files or access paths may take longer than expected. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70539 for IBM i 7.4. MF70539 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 34. 01 Dec 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF69086 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49947 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the system may encounter severe performance degradation at IPL/IASP vary on in workloads using normal system LIC logging operations or with workloads that have trace active. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70500 for IBM i 7.4. MF70500 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 33. 22 Nov 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI81329 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE78918 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, GO LICPGM may experience issues attempting installs, and certain options may not display contents correctly. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI81865 for IBM i 7.4. SI81865 is included in cumulative PTF package C3117740. 32. 22 Nov 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70095 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49869 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Physical files saved after applying the PTF may encounter partial damage after being restored. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70334 and resave the affected file from the original source. MF70334 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 31. 06 Oct 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI78850 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE78596 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users who use the CLRPOOL command. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running many CLRPOOL commands will experience performance degradation, including excessive paging in the main storage pools. Each CLRPOOL command allocates an object and associated tasks and fails to deallocate the object and terminate the tasks. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI81304. Note that PTF SI81304 is a distribution requisite of the latest Technology Refresh (TR) PTF. If you have applied the latest TR PTF to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI81304 for IBM i 7.4. SI81304 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 30. 19 Aug 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI80767 for IBM i 7.4 SI80738 for IBM i 7.4 SI80452 for IBM i 7.4 SI80418 for IBM i 7.4 SI80416 for IBM i 7.4 SI80346 for IBM i 7.4 SI79812 for IBM i 7.4 SI79760 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE78340 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a large number of commit definitions can accumulate which can result in a long C900 2AA1 IPL step or a long Commit Recovery during IASP vary on. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI80881. The fixing PTF will prevent further accumulation of commit definitions. The next IPL or IASP vary on may still be long (possibly greater than 12 hours) depending on the number of commit definitions that have accrued. See https://ibm.biz/BdPZfJ to determine if this exposure exists. An IPL or IASP vary on should not be attempted until the impact of this issue is understood for your system. SI80881 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 29. 22 Jun 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF69859 for IBM i 7.4 MF69848 for IBM i 7.4 MF69823 for IBM i 7.4 MF69756 for IBM i 7.4 MF69743 for IBM i 7.4 MF69740 for IBM i 7.4 MF69736 for IBM i 7.4 MF69501 for IBM i 7.4 MF69477 for IBM i 7.4 MF69435 for IBM i 7.4 MF69411 for IBM i 7.4 MF69196 for IBM i 7.4 MF69193 for IBM i 7.4 MF68999 for IBM i 7.4 MF68985 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49739 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems performing a CLRPFM or equivalent (i.e. via API or open with clear), on a file with REUSEDLT(*NO), followed by an insert of a record may experience a hang in the job performing the insert operation. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF70026 for IBM i 7.4. MF70026 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 28. 03 Jun 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI79097 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE78003 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system remote journal users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, retrieving remote journal entries can result in object and library values that are *UNKNOWN. RECOMMENDATION: Either remove the defective PTF or apply the fixing PTF SI80093. Then, delete any remote journal receivers with object and library values that are *UNKNOWN and restart remote journal. SI80093 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 27. 23 May 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF69729 for IBM i 7.4 MF68906 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49708 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems may intermittently fail TCP/IP initialization during IPL causing STRTCP to fail with FFDC symptom string 5770 F/QTOCSTCP ACT-TCPIP-ST RC4310. STRTCP will continue to fail until TCP/IP initialization is successful during the IPL. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF69956 for IBM i 7.4. MF69956 is included in cumulative PTF package C2328740. 26. 15 Mar 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF69373 for IBM i 7.4 MF69241 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49558 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating systems using Virtual Public Network (VPN) connections. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a VPN connection configured without policy filters (No Policy Filter or NPF) will fail to start. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF69650 for IBM i 7.4. MF69650 is included in cumulative PTF package C2125740. 25. 16 Feb 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI78509 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE77164 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the QGYOLSPL API may return an incorrect return code. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI78675 for IBM i 7.4. SI78675 is included in cumulative PTF package C2125740. 24. 04 Feb 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI77696 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE77118 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, RGZPFM (reorganize physical file member) with options ALWCANCEL(*YES) and RBDACCPTH(*NO) specified plus one or more access paths over the file can result in system performance degradation or the RGZPFM may deadlock. In some cases, a very large number of seizes are obtained during that type of RGZPFM; servicedocs or other OS seize functions may fail processing seize information which may cause a system outage. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI78607 for IBM i 7.4. SI78607 is included in cumulative PTF package C2125740. 23. 07 Dec 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI77636 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE76756 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems that apply LIC PTFs may fail when attempting to permanently apply with following errors: CPD35BA - PTF MFnnnnn not eligible for operation. Reason code 06. CPF35A9 - Error occurred while processing Licensed Internal Code fix. In addition, even though the Temp apply of the LIC PTF appears to work, the new code is not active in LIC. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI78037. Enter DSPPTF SELECT(*NOTAPY) to determine if there are PTFs set to be applied at the next IPL. If any PTFs are listed with YES in the IPL Action column, refer to document https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6524 654 Otherwise, CALL QPZSYNC 'L' and then reload and reapply the LIC PTF(s) which have been temporarily applied since the defective PTF was applied. SI78037 is included in cumulative PTF package C2125740. 22. 12 Oct 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI77146 for IBM i 7.4 SI76492 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE76208 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running CPYF commands on certain DDM files will fail unexpectedly with messages CPD9229 and CPF2972. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI77218 for IBM i 7.4. SI77218 is included in cumulative PTF package C2125740. 21. 11 Aug 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI73464 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE75867 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users using SNADS distributions commands such as SNDDST, SNDNETF, and SNDNETSPLF may encounter distribution corruption or SMTP failures following an abnormal IPL or after running RCLSTG. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, some objects that are not a SNADS distribution object are being processed incorrectly as a SNADS distribution object. SMTP processing may also show unexpected errors when starting. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI76761. If problems have already been identified, it is recommended that RCLSTG be run after the fixing PTF is applied to cleanup existing SNADS objects that have been affected. SI76761 is included in cumulative PTF package C1238740. 20. 08 Jul 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI76699 for IBM i 7.4 SI76691 for IBM i 7.4 SI76672 for IBM i 7.4 SI76564 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE75877 USERS AFFECTED: Applications that use the data queue host server. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, data queue server jobs fail with a CPF9503 message indicating the data queue cannot be locked. The data queue server must be ended to recover. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI76774. If a user has experienced the problem with QZHQSSRV job(s) failing with a CPF9503 message, end the data queue server, apply the fixing PTF, and then restart the data queue server. To end and restart the data queue server and all the prestart jobs: 1.QSYS/ENDHOSTSVR SERVER(*DTAQ) 2.QSYS/ENDPJ SBS(QUSRWRK) PGM(QSYS/QZHQSSRV) OPTION(*IMMED) Also end any prestart jobs that have been configured to run in other subsystems either with the ENDPJ command or ending the subsystem with ENDSBS. Once all prestart jobs have ended, restart the server and prestart jobs. 3.QSYS/STRHOSTSVR SERVER(*DTAQ) 4.QSYS/STRPJ SBS(QUSRWRK) PGM(QSYS/QZHQSSRV) Also start the prestart jobs in user configured subsystems and/or restart the subsystems. SI76774 is included in cumulative PTF package C1238740. 19. 17 May 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI75152 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE75638 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system ILE C++ applications using template class 'std::numpunct'. All IBM WebSphere Application Server v8.5 and v9.0 product installations. REASON DEFECTIVE: If a C++ program or a service program meets following conditions: - It uses template class 'std::numpunt'. - It is created or updated on system with the PTF installed. - It references and binds to the below data exports from QSYS/QYPPSL510, QSYS/QYPPSL510T, QSYS/QYPPWL530 or QSYS/QYPPWL530T *SRVPGM. After applying the PTF, the calling ILE C++ program or service program will fail with a MCH4437 - "Program import not found" or java.langUnsatisfiedLinkError message. This is because the calling program or service program refers to ILE C++ data exports which do not exist. The PTF removed the following data exports: Data exports added into QSYS/QYPPSL510 *SRVPGM (C++ Standard Class Library RT): id__Q2_3std8numpunctXTc_ id__Q2_3std8numpunctXTw_ Data exports added into QSYS/QYPPSL510T *SRVPGM (C++ Standard Class Library RT teraspace RTBND(*LLP64)): _ZNSt8numpunctIcE2idE _ZNSt8numpunctIwE2idE Data exports added into QSYS/QYPPWL530 *SRVPGM (UTF C++ Standard Class Library RT): id__Q3_3std9_UTF32_ON8numpunctXTc_ id__Q3_3std9_UTF32_ON8numpunctXTw_ Data exports added into QSYS/QYPPWL530T *SRVPGM (UTF C++ Standard Class Library RT teraspace RTBND(*LLP64)): _ZNSt9_UTF32_ON8numpunctIcE2idE _ZNSt9_UTF32_ON8numpunctIwE2idE The fixing PTF adds the data exports back. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI76298 for IBM i 7.4. SI76298 is included in cumulative PTF package C1238740. 18. 25 Jan 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67843 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48860 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Database queries requiring CCSID translation may fail with an MCH3601 message indicating the from program as DbpmTranslateOperation. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF68318 for IBM i 7.4. 17. 07 Jan 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI74625 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE74910 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a stack overrun may cause job hangs or other unpredictable system behavior. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI75161. Note that PTF SI75161 is a distribution requisite of the latest Technology Refresh (TR) PTF. If you have applied the latest TR PTF to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI75161 for IBM i 7.4. SI75161 is included in cumulative PTF package C1091740. 16. 10 Dec 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67678 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48544 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying PTF, systems running certain database operations such as "rgzpfm file(lib/file) alwcancel(*no)" may fail with MCH2804. RECOMMENDATION: Check if MF66982 is applied. If MF66982 is applied no action needed, otherwise, apply PTF MF67691 for i 7.4 (which pulls in the required requisites which are delayed). MF67691 is included in cumulative PTF package C1091740. 15. 02 Dec 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67592 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48795 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with a SAS attached TS4300 tape library. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a SAS attached TS4300 tape library (D/T3555) will not configure properly. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF68177. If a user has experienced the problem with a SAS attached TS4300 tape library they will need to apply the fixing PTF and then do one of the following: 1) IPL the LPAR 2) DLPAR remove and then add the SAS adapter 3) Concurrent maintenance power off and then power on the SAS adapter MF68177 is included in cumulative PTF package C1091740. 14. 29 Oct 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI73927 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE74609 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with SR-IOV logical ports that specify a non-zero Port VLAN ID and have a CCIN of 2B93, 2CC0, 2CC1, 2CE3, or 2CE4. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, TCP/IP connections cannot be established. TCP/IP interfaces and line descriptions are active and all associated routes are available. Incoming TCP/IP packets from the adapter contain a Port VLAN ID, and the packets are then discarded by the TCP/IP stack. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI74625. A circumvention for the problem is to remove the Port VLAN ID from the SR-IOV logical port configuration on the HMC and add the Port VLAN ID to the IBM i TCP/IP interface configuration (ADDTCPIFC). The Ethernet line description must be in VARIED ON or ACTIVE status at the time the Port VLAN ID is removed from the SR-IOV logical port configuration. Note that PTF SI74625 is a distribution requisite of the latest Technology Refresh (TR) PTF. If you have applied the latest TR PTF to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI74625 for IBM i 7.4. SI74625 is included in cumulative PTF package C0303740. 13. 06 Oct 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI73911 for IBM i 7.4 SI73749 for IBM i 7.4 SI73341 for IBM i 7.4 SI72143 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE74370 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a restore of the QUSRSYS library fails to restore *UBPSPC (licensing usage) objects for products that are not currently installed. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI74277. If possible, the fixing PTF should be applied to a source system before backing up for recovery or migration purposes. If this is not possible, it is recommended to apply before restoring the QUSRSYS library on the recovery target system. If this is also not possible, any errors relating to the restore of *UBPSPC objects during the restore of QUSRSYS may be temporarily ignored. Another attempt to restore the library may be made after the fixing PTF can be applied. SI74277 is included in cumulative PTF package C0303740. 12. 14 Sep 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67761 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48615 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a partition that participates in platform-initiated Dynamic Platform Optimizer (DPO) or Live Partition Mobility (LPM) actions can terminate with SRC B6000103. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF67813 for IBM i 7.4. MF67813 is included in cumulative PTF package C0303740. 11. 21 Jul 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67498 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48477 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems IPLing (especially using a manual IPL) with certain configurations can terminate with unpredictable SRCs. SRCB6000406 or SRCB90031FF have been seen. There is also a LIC LOG vl0A004004 showing a damaged context index. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF67574. If this problem occurs, in most cases the damage will be corrected automatically during the context rebuild step of the next IPL, resulting in a long IPL. MF67574 is included in cumulative PTF package C0303740. 10. 10 Apr 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF66828 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48326 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running on Power 9 processors. REASON DEFECTIVE: After loading the PTF, systems may experience damaged programs when attempting an IPL to apply PTFs. The IPL will fail with SRC B90037FF. A slip install will be required to correct the problem. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF67267. If a previous IPL to apply PTFs failed with SRC B90037FF, then a slip install of the OS and/or any LP with damaged objects will be required. MF67267 is included in cumulative PTF package C0303740. 9. 27 Mar 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI69826 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE73000 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users saving database files specifying ACCPTH(*YES) or ACCPTH(*SYSVAL) with system value QSAVACCPTH = 1. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, saves of database files specifying ACCPTH(*YES) or ACCPTH(*SYSVAL) with system value QSAVACCPTH = 1 run longer due to increased page faulting. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI72590 for IBM i 7.4. SI72590 is included in cumulative PTF package C0121740. 8. 09 Dec 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70924 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE72609 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF jobs may wait/hang on locks held by QPFRADJ. The ENDSBS command may hang or loop. If this occurs QPFRADJ will be looping, causing high CPU. An IPL is required to terminate the QPFRADJ task. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI71719 Note that PTF SI71719 is a distribution requisite of the latest Technology Refresh (TR) PTF. If you have applied the latest TR PTF to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI71719 for IBM i 7.4. SI71719 is included in cumulative PTF package C0121740. 7. 12 Sep 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70810 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE71719 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, inserting a block of records into a database file may cause additional records to be written to the file with unpredictable data. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI70836. If the defective PTF has already been applied to a system, permanently remove the PTF, and then contact your Software Support for further assistance. SI70836 is included in cumulative PTF package C0121740. 6. 29 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI69654 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733SC1 APAR NUMBER: SE71792 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system 5733SC1 OpenSSH users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF in delayed mode, sshd server fails to start due to missing user profile QSSHD. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI70596 for IBM i 7.4. SI70596 is included in cumulative PTF package C9304740. 5. 22 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70396 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: SE71698 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system JDK80 64bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, attempts to start any new Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) may result in "JVMJ9VM011W Unable to load jclse29" RECOMMENDATION: First, permanently remove the defective PTF. Then, apply fixing PTF SI70506 for IBM i 7.4. SI70506 is included in cumulative PTF package C9304740. 4. 22 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70395 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: SE71693 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system JDK80 32bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, attempts to start any new Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) may result in "JVMJ9VM011W Unable to load jclse29" RECOMMENDATION: First, permanently remove the defective PTF. Then, apply fixing PTF SI70503 for IBM i 7.4. SI70503 is included in cumulative PTF package C9304740. 3. 28 Jun 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF65817 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47823 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running on very large partitions using main storage pools of at least 512 gigabytes. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running certain workloads will experience performance degradation, including excessive paging in the main storage pools. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF66389 for IBM i 7.4. MF66389 is included in cumulative PTF package C9304740. 2. 30 May 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01815 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733909 APAR NUMBER: MB04215 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with the following machine types/models: 900822L 900922A 900941A 900942A 922322H 922342H REASON DEFECTIVE: MH01815 upgrades the IBM i server to FW930.00. An issue was found that causes resource information to be changed, specifically the location codes of some resources. For IBM i standalone servers, the issue does not affect OS operations. RECOMMENDATION: If you have already loaded AND applied MH01815, standalone (non HMC-managed IBM i) systems will have resource location changes following the apply IPL, and will generate new resources for internal use. This change will result in non-reporting hardware in Hardware Service Manager. While the non-reporting resources are effectively cosmetic, the removal of the non-reporting hardware should be done after the fixing PTF MH01816 (or its supersede), is applied. You can display the currently applied firmware using command DSPFMWSTS If the *ACTIVE firmware level is "VL930_035 MH01815", then the firmware with the issue is applied. Otherwise, perform the following IBM i command(s): DSPPTF LICPGM(5733909) SELECT(MH01815) RLS(V1R1M0). If the PTF is not found, no further action is required. If the PTF is in "Save file only" or "Not applied" status, issue the following command to delete it: DLTPTF PTF(MH01815) LICPGM(5733909) RLS(V1R1M0) MH01816 will upgrade the server to a FW930 level without the location code changes. If you determine MH01815 is applied, there is no need to remove it. You only need to load and apply MH01816. After applying MH01816, and performing an IPL of the IBM i, you should remove the unneeded resources using the following steps: 1. STRSST and sign in 2. Option 1. Start a service tool 3. Option 7. Hardware service manager 4. Option 4. Failed and non-reporting hardware resources 5. Put a '4' (Remove) against the BCxx (Fabric I/O Bridge) resource that is listed, and then press Enter to remove, and Enter again to confirm the removal. 1. 20 Sep 2018 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01783 for IBM i 7.4 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733909 APAR NUMBER: MB04197 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users trying to update their system firmware via PTF. REASON DEFECTIVE: In band firmware update issues can occur. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MH01798. OMITTING A PTF -------------- Refer to Appendix A in the detailed cumulative PTF package installation instructions. REMOVING A PTF -------------- Refer to the IBM Knowledge Center: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i IBM i and related software->Maintaining and managing IBM i and related software ->Using software fixes->Removing software fixes) R E A D E R C O M M E N T S ----------------------------- Questions concerning this file should be directed to your provider of software service.