Space abend interview question.

[Chandan Yadav]

One reason I can see is the volume on which you trying to allocate the fine does not have space.

Experts.. correct me If I am wrong

Thanks,
Chandan

[nicc]

You do not say what the LRECL is so how can we calculate the required space?

[Jatin Singh]

It sounds like a trick question. Interviewer could give any LRECL and get away with it. Looks like what Chandan has said is the only answer.

[Robert Sample]

An SB37 abend is related to the VOLUME, not the data set.  The volume being used does not have enough free space to provide the primary space of 25 cylinders in 5 extents or less.  If the data set is SMS-managed there would be a different message and the SB37 would not occur.