PI53321: Using WOLA with CICS version 5.3 causes BBOX abend

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Where running WebSphere OLA (WOLA) with CICS version 5.3 the
following BBOX abend happens:
DFHDU0203I 11/19/2015 10:02:23 CICWKS68 A transaction dump was
taken for dumpcode: BBOX, Dumpid: 1/0001, Tranid: BBOC, Tranum:
00000045, Program: BBOATRUE.
DFHAC2236 11/19/2015 10:02:23 CICWKS68 Transaction BBOC abend
BBOX in program BBOATRUE term 0075. Updates to local
recoverable resources will be backed out.

Local fix

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Problem summary

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* USERS AFFECTED:  Users of WebSphere Application Server V7.0, *
*                  V8.0 and V8.5 using WebSphere Optimized     *
*                  Local adapters to connect to CICS 5.3       *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Customers using WebSphere Optimized     *
*                      local adapters (WOLA) to connect to     *
*                      CICS 5.3 abend with abend code BBOX     *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
WebSphere Optimized local adapters do not support CICS 5.3.

Problem conclusion

Support was added to WebSphere Optimized local adapters for
use with CICS 5.3.

APAR PI53321 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Packs
7.0.0.43, 8.0.0.13 and 8.5.5.10 of WebSphere Application
Server and 16.0.0.2 of WebSphere Liberty.

Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery
information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

In addition, please refer to URL:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970
for Fix Pack PTF information.

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

APAR number
PI53321
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-30
Closed date
2016-04-04
Last modified date
2017-05-01

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

Fix information

Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500

Applicable component levels

R700 PSY UI46199
UP17/04/24 P F704

Fix is available

Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.

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Document Information

Modified date:
04 May 2022

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PI53321: Using WOLA with CICS version 5.3 causes BBOX abend

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Fixed component name

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R700 PSY UI46199

Fix is available

Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.

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