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Status Delivered
Categories Runtime
Created by Guest
Created on Sep 23, 2021

Add field containing CICS BAC batch request utility job name to XPI commarea passed to CICS BAC user exit programs.

We are converting from DADS to CBAC and need to know which batch job is sending the request to CICS. This information is used to ensure production and non-production jobs is not submitted to the wrong environment.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jun 21, 2022
    This enhancement request has been delivered. PTFs UI80443 and UI80444 are needed for this deliverable.
  • Guest
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    Feb 18, 2022

    ++APAR PH40908 is available for testing this enhancement. If interested in testing, please open a Case with the support team.

  • Guest
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    Nov 19, 2021

    Development is looking to incorporate this enhancement request in a future update.

  • Guest
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    Sep 24, 2021

    Thank you for the enhancement request. We will provide the details to development for review.