SF98258 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, 2026 - The information in this document was last updated: 21 Sep 2026 - The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.6 is: C6190760 - Cumulative package C6190760 began shipping worldwide: 24 Jul 2026. - Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated: 24 Jul 2026. - The next cumulative package is scheduled for 04 Dec 2026. 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 C6190760 : SF98253 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C6190760 : SF96253 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C5312760 : SF98251 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C5312760 : SF96251 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C5093760 : SF98252 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C5093760 : SF96252 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for current cumulative package: C6190760 : SF98760 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C5312760 : SF98254 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C5093760 : SF98255 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : 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. SF98252 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96252 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98251 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96251 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. 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. SF98254 - 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. SF98255 - 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. 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 ----------------------- ----------- PTFS in Error 21 Sep 2026 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 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. 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. ************************************************************************* 9. 21 Sep 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: MJ11035 for IBM i 7.6 MJ09797 for IBM i 7.6 MJ09294 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: DT501201 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users that specify the Minimize entry specific data journal parameter and have a value specified for MINENTDTA other than *NONE. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems with multiple jobs retrieving journal entries can deadlock and would require an IPL to recover. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MJ11496 for IBM i 7.6. 8. 10 Sep 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: MJ10605 for IBM i 7.6 MJ10457 for IBM i 7.6 MJ07695 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: DT499686 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Applying the PTF may cause new object memory allocations to fail repeatedly, preventing database queries from running. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MJ11309. If the defective PTF was not applied through an IPL and an IPL has not been performed since the apply, performing an IPL will also resolve the problem. 7. 27 Aug 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: SJ11163 for IBM i 7.6 SJ10693 for IBM i 7.6 SJ09082 for IBM i 7.6 SJ08953 for IBM i 7.6 SJ08707 for IBM i 7.6 SJ08574 for IBM i 7.6 SJ08426 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: DT498782 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system SQL users executing an SQL UPDATE statement in a program or SQL routine using a table qualified with *LIBL. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, SQL UPDATE statements in a program or SQL routine using a table qualified with *LIBL, may fail with an authority error (SQL0551) when the user is authorized to the table. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SJ11181 for IBM i 7.6. 6. 06 Jul 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: SJ10029 for IBM i 7.6 SJ09530 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770DG1 APAR NUMBER: DT475474 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system Apache server users REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, HTTP Server CGI Programs Fail with MCH3601. RECOMMENDATION: Remove the defective PTFs and apply fixing PTF xxxxxxx when it becomes available. 5. 10 Apr 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: SJ08677 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: DT467722 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system Java 8 SE 64 bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, remote HTTPS/TLS connections from IBM i Java 8 applications will begin to fail with "Could not generate ECDHEMLKEM keypair" as documented here, https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257559. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SJ09203 for IBM i 7.6. SJ09203 is included in cumulative PTF package C6190760. 4. 10 Apr 2026 DEFECTIVE PTF: SJ08673 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: DT467719 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system Java 8 SE 32 bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, remote HTTPS/TLS connections from IBM i Java 8 applications will begin to fail with "Could not generate ECDHEMLKEM keypair" as documented here, https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257559. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SJ09199 for IBM i 7.6. SJ09199 is included in cumulative PTF package C6190760. 3. 09 Dec 2025 DEFECTIVE PTF: MJ07438 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: DT457460 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, update capable database queries may fail with an MCH3601 from program DbopExprQds if the query optimizer chooses to use a select-omit logical file or a derived index to implement the query. RECOMMENDATION: Either remove the defective PTF or apply fixing PTF MJ08280 for IBM i 7.6. MJ08280 is included in cumulative PTF package C6190760. 2. 17 Oct 2025 DEFECTIVE PTF: SJ06793 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: DT453552 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system SQL CLI (Call Level Interface) users who add a WITH commitment control level clause to statements that run remotely. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, SQL0518 may occur on a SQL CLI statement run remotely when a WITH clause specifies a different commitment control level than the current commitment control level. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SJ07607 for IBM i 7.6. SJ07607 is included in cumulative PTF package C6190760. 1. 11 Sep 2025 DEFECTIVE PTF: MJ07054 for IBM i 7.6 MJ06249 for IBM i 7.6 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: DT450137 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system IASP or IBM i Migrate While Active - Partition Mirroring option users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running with IASPs or partition mirroring can terminate with SRCB6005121. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MJ07177 for IBM i 7.6. MJ07177 is included in cumulative PTF package C5312760. 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.