SF98760 Current Cumulative PTF Package (C5093760) 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 ----------------------- ----------- General Information DD MMM YYYY Service Recommendations 04 Jul 2025 PTFS in Error DD MMM YYYY G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N -------------------------------------- This section contains general information concerning the installation and operation of IBM i 7.6. 1. NO ENTRIES 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 details on High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems. The PTFs that fix the problems identified in this section are available as individual PTFs. NOTE: HIPERs that were included in the first cumulative PTF package are not included in this list. All users are expected to have installed at least one cumulative package so those PTFs will already be applied to their systems. - 'PROBLEM' - This field provides a reference to the APAR that addresses the problem (ie: SE01234), the Licensed Program Number, and a brief description of the problem. - 'USERS AFFECTED' - This field describes the users who are exposed to this problem. - 'RECOMMENDATION' - This field describes the action you should take to avoid the problem. NOTE: You should evaluate each entry to determine the impact of the problem to your operations. Depending on your environment and the requirements of your users, you may need to follow the recommendation immediately or you may be able to incorporate the recommendation into future system maintenance. ******************************************************************************** 24. 04 Jul 2025 PROBLEM: (DT443643) Licensed Program = 5770999 Other Code Improvement USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ06371 for IBM i 7.6. 23. 27 Jun 2025 PROBLEM: (DT394755) Licensed Program = 5770999 Data Integrity USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ05218 for IBM i 7.6. 22. 25 Jun 2025 PROBLEM: (DT440209) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Other System Debugger fails to function with programs in an IASP USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ06294 for IBM i 7.6. 21. 13 Jun 2025 PROBLEM: (DT442103) Licensed Program = 5770999 Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with the following NVMe storage IOA's: 58FC, 58FD, 58FE RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ06145 for IBM i 7.6. 20. 04 Jun 2025 PROBLEM: (DT438741) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Other The IPv4 Loopback and Localhost address being missing can cause problems with TCP/IP applications, journaling, auditing, as well as clustering USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system 7.6 users RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ05743 for IBM i 7.6. 19. 19 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT437397) Licensed Program = 5770TC1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ05513 for IBM i 7.6. 18. 08 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT436794) Licensed Program = 5733SC1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ05440 for IBM i 7.6. 17. 07 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT436765) Licensed Program = 5770999 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ05418 for IBM i 7.6. 16. 07 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT434388) Licensed Program = 5770999 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ05415 for IBM i 7.6. 15. 05 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT435942) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Unpredictable Corruption USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ05444 for IBM i 7.6. 14. 01 May 2025 PROBLEM: (DT431972) Licensed Program = 5770999 Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04611 for IBM i 7.6. 13. 23 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT436425) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Incorrect Output Causes a Severe Problem USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ05355 for IBM i 7.6. 12. 21 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT435265) Licensed Program = 5770999 Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system System Asp Encryption users RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04940 for IBM i 7.6. 11. 18 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT435071) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ04647 for IBM i 7.6. 10. 16 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT433941) Licensed Program = 5770SS1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ04908 for IBM i 7.6. 9. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT400246) Licensed Program = 5770DG1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ04631 for IBM i 7.6. 8. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT397403) Licensed Program = 5770DG1 Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ04630 for IBM i 7.6. 7. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT435055) Licensed Program = 5770999 Incorrect Output Causes a Severe Problem Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system V7R6 users RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04911 for IBM i 7.6. 6. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT431990) Licensed Program = 5770999 Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover B6005121 Data Integrity USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04706 for IBM i 7.6. 5. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT426608) Licensed Program = 5770999 Other Code Improvement USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04570 for IBM i 7.6. 4. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT426549) Licensed Program = 5770999 Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover B6000103 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04554 for IBM i 7.6. 3. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT425604) Licensed Program = 5770999 Save/Restore Problem Preventing Backup and/or Recovery of Objects USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users that specify QDTAQ(*DTAQ) and a TGTRLS older than V7R6M0 to save Data Queue objects. RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MJ04439. 2. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (DT378722) Licensed Program = 5733ARE Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SJ00250 for IBM i 7.6. 1. 14 Apr 2025 PROBLEM: (SE80479) Licensed Program = 5733ARE Security USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI84843 for IBM i 7.6. P T F S I N E R R O R ------------------------- This section provides a list of PTFs included in this cumulative PTF package that were found to cause problems for some users after this package began shipping. 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. ************************************************************************* 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.