copy error while doing a new copy in CICS region,

[Arul Ravi]

Hi All, need help

I am getting new copy error while doing a new copy in CICS region, I believe I have done a new copy while I am using debugger, after realising that I have terminated the debugger and tried doing new copy but still didn’t work.

I tried doing CECI RELEASE PROGAM this also giving an error, response INVREQ AND EIBRESP -16, EIBRESP2- 7

Any help to resolve this is highly appreciated 

Thanks

[Anuj Dhawan]

The error you’re encountering during a new copy in the CICS region is likely due to the program being locked or in use by a CICS task, possibly as a result of the earlier debugging session.

Understand the INVREQ Error

• EIBRESP -16: This indicates INVREQ (Invalid Request).
• EIBRESP2 7: This is a secondary reason code that typically signifies the program is currently in use or cannot be released because of an active reference.

Try

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CEMT INQUIRE PROGRAM(PROGRAM-NAME) 

Look at the USECNT field in the output. If it’s non-zero, the program is still in use by a task. If so, we should be purging the task - to know task, use

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CEMT INQUIRE TASK

Note the task ID and terminate:

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CEMT SET TASK(task-id) PURGE

After ensuring no active tasks are using the program, issue the following command:

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CEMT SET PROGRAM(PROGRAM-NAME) RELEASE

This should reset the lock on the program.

Retry New Copy.

[Arul Ravi]

Thank you, this worked. 

[Anuj Dhawan]

Great, appreciate the feedback.

[florry372]

Nothing beats that moment when a technical hiccup gets resolved, especially in CICS. Props to Anuj for the detailed steps, classic example of knowledge sharing saving the day!