DSS has detected an error while attempting to open a VSAM data set. This message is accompanied by the z/OS system message IEC161I to describe the problem further. Common return code (RC) values and feedback code (FB) values include:
| RC | FB | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 116 | Warning: file was not closed properly after previous use and has not been recovered using an internal VSAM verify |
| 118 | Warning: file was not closed properly after previous use but has been recovered using an internal VSAM verify | |
| 8 | 128 | No DD statement was found for this file |
| 136 | Not enough virtual storage to complete the open processing | |
| 144 | I/O error while reading the catalog | |
| 152 | RACF denied open access | |
| 160 | Inconsistent open options specified | |
| 168 | File already open by another user |
For a full list of return codes and reason codes see the IBM publication DFSMS/MVS Macro Instructions for Data Sets. VSAM system messages are documented in the IBM manual z/OS System Messages Volume 4.
For a full list of abend codes and reasons, see the IBM manual MVS System Codes.