PQ63654: ISPF INSTALLATION WIZARD PANELS SHOULD HANDLE 44, NOT 42, CHAR. DATASET NAMES

APAR status
Closed as fixed if next.

Error description
When filling out the ISPF Customization Panels, and entering the
MVS Dataset names, some of the 'input' fields on the panels
 will not accept 44 character dataset names, only 42 char.s
 are allowed.
Local fix
Adjust the dataset name (reduce the number of characters) to fit
 into the input fields in the ISPF Installation Wizard.
             **** OR ****
After completing the panels,and entering data of 42 char or less
hand edit the *.cntl and *.data PDS members that contain the
DSN value of 42 char. or less, changing them to the preferred
44 char. name value.
Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: All users of WebSphere Application Server    *
*                 V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390                   *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When running the "WebSphere for z/OS    *
*                      Customization" Dialog, users can enter  *
*                      a maximum of 42 characters for a data   *
*                      set name.  MVS allows a data set name   *
*                      to be a maximum of 44 characters.       *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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Customers would like the "WebSphere for z/OS Customization"
Dialog to support a max 44 characters for a data set name
instead of of the current limit of 42 characters.  The
"WebSphere for z/OS Customization" Dialog will be changed in
such a way that it allows a data set name to be 44 characters
maximum in length.
Problem conclusion Temporary fix Comments
This APAR is being closed FIN with concurrence from the
submitting customer. A solution to this problem will be
delivered in a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
and OS/390 release within the next 18 months.
APAR information
APAR number PQ63654
Reported component name WASKBASE
Reported component ID 5655A9801
Reported release 401
Status CLOSED FIN
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Submitted date 2002-07-29
Closed date 2002-08-09
Last modified date 2002-08-09

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Fix information

Applicable component levels
R401 PSN    UP


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
Operating system(s):
Software version: 401
Software edition:
Reference #: PQ63654
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Aug 9, 2002