That is exactly what I did; however, I cannot get IDCAMS to accept my control statements.
I have used DELETE, FILE(DDx), VVR, NVR, NOSCRATCH, and CATALOG(catname) in various configurations but none pass IDCAMS error checking. I was hoping that someone had done this and had an example. Thanks, .........Larry -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Staller, Allan Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Delete Catalogs from VVCR Define the necessary ucat name temporarily . No entries or names are necessary. Issue the necessary deletes and then delete the temporary ucat... HTH, <snip> The error message is: IDC11367I THE FOLLOWING VVDS REFERENCED CATALOGS WERE NOT ENCOUNTERED: I agree that the entries do no harm. However, if there is a reason to cause a return code > 0 then there should be a method to correct it. </snip> <snip> And the error msg is? Do you have the required authority? This is where T-Rexx (Dinosoft) or CR+ come in handy. I have also found that there is no benefit in being anal about these actually harmless entries. </snip> <snip> > I have old (no longer exist) catalog names in the VVCR record of many > VVDS's. > > It says in "z/OS V1R13.0 DFSMS AMS for Catalogs": > > Only catalogs that reside on the > converted volume need to have their names in the VVCR. You can remove > unneeded catalog names from the VVCR by using DELETE VVDS NOSCRATCH > with the CATALOG parameter referencing the catalog to be deleted from > the VVCR. > > I have tried a few variations with no success. Does anyone know how > to code the IDCAMS statements to accomplish this task? > > (In accordance with another topic on the list - we can't ask questions at > all). </snip> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN This E-mail and any of its attachments may contain Prince George’s County Government or Prince George's County 7th Judicial Circuit Court proprietary information or Protected Health Information, which is privileged and confidential. This E-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this E-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this E-mail is strictly prohibited by federal law and may expose you to civil and/or criminal penalties. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of this E-mail and any printout. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
