How CICS PA uses dictionary records

When processing performance class data, CICS PA requires a dictionary record that relates to the data being processed before attempting to analyze the data.

If the dictionary record is missing from the SMF data set, CICS PA can use the default dictionary record for the release of the CICSĀ® system being processed. This is usually adequate, so there is nothing more you need to do in this regard.

However if you want to report user fields, you must ensure that there is a matching dictionary record for the monitoring data for each APPLID that you want to process. You can use the CICS PA dialog to do this.