We recommend that you handle all the MSGCLASS output produced by your production batch work by using Control-D generic decollating missions. You have the ability to view the JCL online, apply supplied rulers when viewing to check for error situations, and archive the JCL. If you currently print all JCL listings, this practice can be discontinued once Control-D is processing the outputs. If you require a hard copy at any time you can use the Control-D Online facilities to produce one.
The benefits of Control-D handling MSGCLASS output are listed below:
No printing is required.
No splitting of JCL output occurs.
No filing of JCL listings is necessary.
No physical storage area required for JCL is necessary.
Secure backup of JCL is provided.
Easy retrieval of JCL for problem determination is provided.
Online viewing selection criteria can be used to identify erroneous jobs (for example, show all the jobs that failed with condition code SB37).
Online viewing of special rulers can be used to extract all the erroneous messages from a job (for example, show all invalid condition codes produced).
Installation security package can control access to JCL listings.
