Re: Error deleting data area...

[Ken Sims <mdrg5003@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Todd -

> For the second time in a few days, we have received this error when trying
> to delete a data area within a batch job.
>
> The data area is created in the submitting program.  Then a new program is
> submitted.  The submitted program checks for the data area, retrieves its
> value, and is supposed to delete the data area.  It has worked fine for a
> number of years.

I used to run into the same kind of problem with changing data areas 
(CHGDTAARA).  Something would have it locked long enough to cause a halt, 
but not long enough to find out what job was holding the lock.  I suspect 
the disaster recovery software.

I added ALCOBJ/DLCOBJ pairs around all data area changes, and also around 
most retrieves of data areas that get changed by programs, with a 60 second 
wait time.  Lock type *EXCL if changing (the same would apply for 
deleting), *SHRNUP if retrieving.  No more problems.

Ken
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