SF98257 Summary of HIPER and 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, 2025 - The information in this document was last updated: 04 Jul 2025 - The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.6 is: C5093760 - Cumulative package C5093760 began shipping worldwide: 18 Apr 2025. - Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated: 18 Apr 2025. - The next cumulative package is scheduled for 28 Nov 2025. 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 7.6 information that is available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS): ------------------------------------------------------------------------ : INFORMATION : PTF # : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Order the latest cumulative PTF package : SF99760 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Group HIPER PTF : SF99969 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C5093760 : SF98253 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C5093760 : SF96253 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for current cumulative package: C5093760 : SF98760 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the i 7.6 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs : SF98257 : : and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.6 Defective PTFs : SF98258 : : (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.6 : SF98259 : : High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for installing i 7.6 : MF98760 : : Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices : : : (Hardware LIC Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.4 to i 7.6 : SF97058 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.5 to i 7.6 : SF97059 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the generally available i 7.6 PTFs : SF97760 : : (Fix Summary Listing) : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: ---------------------- NOTE: Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently available PSPs. SF99760 - Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your country. SF99969 - Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of all known HIPERs. SF99969 will be refreshed on Tuesday of every other week. SF98253 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for the current cumulative package. SF96253 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for the current cumulative package. SF98760 - 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. SF98257 - 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). SF98258 - This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.6 Defective PTFs (PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP. SF98259 - This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i 7.6. Those users who support several systems at different cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful. MF98760 - 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. SF97058 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.4 to i 7.6. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.4 system and determine which i 7.6 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.6. SF97059 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.5 to i 7.6. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.5 system and determine which i 7.6 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.6. SF97760 - 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 affect one of your IBM licensed programs. C H A N G E S U M M A R Y --------------------------- Section Last Update ----------------------- ----------- Service Recommendations 04 Jul 2025 PTFS in Error DD MMM YYYY S E R V I C E R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S ---------------------------------------------- This section provides a summary of High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems. The PTFs that fix the problems identified in this section are available as individual PTFs. Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review PSP SF98259. ******************************************************************************** DATE APAR VRM PTF/LIC FIX LIC PGM CUM PKG 24. 04 Jul 2025 DT443643 760 MJ06371 5770999 23. 27 Jun 2025 DT394755 760 MJ05218 5770999 22. 25 Jun 2025 DT440209 760 SJ06294 5770SS1 21. 13 Jun 2025 DT442103 760 MJ06145 5770999 20. 04 Jun 2025 DT438741 760 SJ05743 5770SS1 19. 19 May 2025 DT437397 760 SJ05513 5770TC1 18. 08 May 2025 DT436794 760 SJ05440 5733SC1 17. 07 May 2025 DT436765 760 MJ05418 5770999 16. 07 May 2025 DT434388 760 MJ05415 5770999 15. 05 May 2025 DT435942 760 SJ05444 5770SS1 14. 01 May 2025 DT431972 760 MJ04611 5770999 13. 23 Apr 2025 DT436425 760 SJ05355 5770SS1 12. 21 Apr 2025 DT435265 760 MJ04940 5770999 11. 18 Apr 2025 DT435071 760 SJ04647 5770SS1 10. 16 Apr 2025 DT433941 760 SJ04908 5770SS1 9. 14 Apr 2025 DT400246 760 SJ04631 5770DG1 8. 14 Apr 2025 DT397403 760 SJ04630 5770DG1 7. 14 Apr 2025 DT435055 760 MJ04911 5770999 6. 14 Apr 2025 DT431990 760 MJ04706 5770999 5. 14 Apr 2025 DT426608 760 MJ04570 5770999 4. 14 Apr 2025 DT426549 760 MJ04554 5770999 3. 14 Apr 2025 DT425604 760 MJ04439 5770999 2. 14 Apr 2025 DT378722 110 SJ00250 5733ARE 1. 14 Apr 2025 SE80479 110 SI84843 5733ARE P T F S I N E R R O R ------------------------- This section provides a summary of the PTFs that have been found to cause problems for some users. Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review PSP SF98258. 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. ******************************************************************************** FIX ON DATE PE PTF VRM PE APAR FIXING PTF LIC PGM CUM PKG 1. NO ENTRIES. 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.