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PM85374: BATCH INTERFACE DOES NOT INCLUDE MESSAGE PROPERTIES OR PUBLISH/SUBSCRIBE APIS

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APAR status

  • Closed as new function.

Error description

  • WebSphere MQ for z/VSE batch interface does not include
    messsage properties or publish/subscribe API calls.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: All users of WebSphere MQ for z/VSE          *
    *                 Version 3 Release 0 Mod 0                    *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: 1. WebSphere MQ for z/VSE batch         *
    *                         interface does not include           *
    *                         message properties or                *
    *                         publish/subscribe API calls.         *
    *                                                              *
    *                      2. Creating subscription with trailing  *
    *                         wild card using admin panels sets    *
    *                         incorrect compare length.            *
    *                                                              *
    *                      3. New Topicstr not correctly           *
    *                         validated in copy topic PCF          *
    *                         command,                             *
    *                                                              *
    *                      4. Corrupt admin panel after exiting    *
    *                         "Queue Main Options" and selecting   *
    *                         "Global System Definitions".         *
    *                                                              *
    *                      5. Subscription name incorrectly set    *
    *                         in topic object when creating        *
    *                         subscription entry from              *
    *                         application program.                 *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the provided PTF.                      *
    ****************************************************************
    1. WebSphere MQ for z/VSE batch interface does not include
       message properties or publish/subscribe API calls.
    
    2. Creating subscription with trailing wild card using admin
       panels sets incorrect compare length. This may result in
       published message not being stored on subscriber's queue.
    
    3. When copying a topic using PCF, any specified new
       topicstr is not validated correctly.
    
    4. Corrupt admin panel after exiting "Queue Main Options" and
       selecting "Global System Definitions".
    
    5. Subscription name incorrectly set in topic object when
       creating subscription entry from application program.
    

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

  • 1. WebSphere MQ for z/VSE batch interface now includes
       message properties and publish/subscribe API calls
       in MQBIBTCH object. API entry points added for
    
       MQBUFMH  Convert buffer into message handle
       MQCRTMH  Create message handle
       MQDLTMH  Delete message handle
       MQDLTMP  Delete message property
       MQINQMP  Inquire message property
       MQMHBUF  Convert message handle into buffer
       MQSETMP  Set message property
       MQSUB    Register subscription
       MQSUBRQ  Subscription request
    
    2. Creating subscription with trailing wild card using admin
       panels now sets correct compare length used by publisher.
    
    3. When copying a topic using PCF, any specified new
       topicstr is now correctly validated.
    
    4. "Global System Definitions" now correctly displayed if
       selected after exiting "Queue Main Options" panel.
    
    5. Topic object name now correclty set in subscription
       entry in configuration file.
    

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PM85374

  • Reported component name

    WMQ FOR Z/VSE

  • Reported component ID

    5655U9700

  • Reported release

    300

  • Status

    CLOSED UR1

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2013-03-21

  • Closed date

    2013-05-12

  • Last modified date

    2014-03-27

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

  • MQBIBTCH MQBICALL MQBICIRH MQBISTOP MQDOCU
    MQPCPRO  MQPMSUB  MQPMSYS  MQPUTIL  MQPXPUT
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    WMQ FOR Z/VSE

  • Fixed component ID

    5655U9700

Applicable component levels

  • R300 PSY UK94221

       UP13/05/17 P E520

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Document Information

Modified date:
27 March 2014