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Data Set Records

Below is a list of status codes (and their meanings) that are displayed for data set records in the System Programmer (S) display type of the Inquire/Update screen.

The codes are hexadecimal (Hex).

Table 203 Data Set Records Status Codes and Meanings

Status Field

Field Name

Field Code

Description

Status1

This field represents the first byte of the data set status

DSSTAT

80

Active data set

40

In use

20

Pending scratch

10

Scratched data set

08

Data set is stacked

04

Data set is EDM controlled

02

Closed under abend

01

Data set is not stackable

Status2

This field represents the second byte of the data set status.

DSFLAGS

80

Data set accessed with the expression DISP=MOD

40

Record created dynamically (input)

20

Data set recreated

10

Record manually updated

08

Data set retention was set by a RETPD parameter in the JCL

04

Data set to be deleted by CTTRTM

02

Data set processed under DFSMS Checkpoint and Restart

01

Data set scratched during conversion from another tape management system

Status3

This field represents the third byte of the data set status.

DSFLAG2

80

Internal RTM flag

40

Data set created by batch stacking utility CTTSBD

20

Data set capacity is in KB

10

Data set in grace period (CATALOG)

08

Data set in grace period (CYCLE)

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Status Codes in the Inquire/Update Screen