Step 15: Check Problematic Datasets and Volumes

When the conversion program finds logical problems with data in the DFSMSrmm Extract file, it assigns a special dataset name to the problematic volumes. The name of the special dataset name is determined by the value of the DUMMYDS parameter, described in Step 1: Set Conversion Parameters.

Note: These problematic volumes indicate integrity problems within the DFSMSrmm database, not problems in the conversion program itself.

Use the following steps to display the names of the problematic volumes:

1. Enter the Control-M/Tape Inquire/Update screen, which is option TI in the IOA Primary Option menu.
2. In the DSNAME field on the Inquire/Update entry panel, specify the dataset name assigned to parameter DUMMYDS in Step 1 of the conversion process. If you have not changed the default, this is DUMMY.RMM.CONVERT.DATASET.
3. Enter Display type B and Record type DV in the DISPLAY TYPE and RECORD TYPE fields at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press Enter.

   The names of the problematic volumes are displayed.

5. Check the DFSMSrmm database to determine the cause of the detected problems.

   You can either correct the problems in DFSMSrmm and repeat the conversion, or you can correct the problems directly in the Control-M/Tape Media Database using the CTTMUP utility. For more information on the CTTMUP utility, see the Control-M/Tape chapter of the INCONTROL for z/OS Utilities Guide.

Note: Corrections made to the Media Database using the CTTMUP utility are lost if the Media Database is reformatted during a subsequent conversion.