Execution - Test - Batch - TRANBKP job - Error

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**AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP**
{"currentGeneration":76,"limit":5,"updateTimeStamp":1729910127469,"fullGDGPolicy":"NOEMPTY","gdgName":"AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP","creationTimeStamp":0}

I am facing the following issue while executing TRANBKP job. What could be the issue

**{ "exitCode": -1, "stepName": "PRC001", "program": "IDCAMS", "status": "Error" }**

2024-10-26T02:35:27.463Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.g.r.job.support.DefaultJobContext  : Job [50932553] - starting final operation
2024-10-26T02:35:27.466Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.gapwalk.rt.shared.GDGEventHandler  : Consuming GDG event :GDGEvent [provider=filesystem, fsPath=./.\AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP.G0077V00, gdgName=AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP, type=DELETE_GENERATION, relativeGeneration=1, absoluteGeneration=77, ]
2024-10-26T02:35:27.486Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] b.g.r.i.s.i.DefaultGDGEventsQueueHandler : [766506487] - Stacking induced GDG Event: GDGEvent [provider=filesystem, fsPath=./.\AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP.G0077V00, type=CHECK_LIMIT, relativeGeneration=1, absoluteGeneration=77, ]
2024-10-26T02:35:27.487Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.gapwalk.rt.shared.GDGEventHandler  : Consuming GDG event :GDGEvent [provider=filesystem, fsPath=./.\AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP.G0077V00, type=CHECK_LIMIT, relativeGeneration=1, absoluteGeneration=77, ]
2024-10-26T02:35:27.489Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] b.g.r.i.s.i.DefaultGDGEventsQueueHandler : [766506487] - Stacking induced GDG Event: GDGEvent [type=END_OF_QUEUE, ]
2024-10-26T02:35:27.489Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] b.g.r.i.s.i.DefaultGDGEventsQueueHandler : GDG events queue is now empty.
2024-10-26T02:35:27.489Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.g.r.job.support.DefaultJobContext  : End of job [50932553]
2024-10-26T02:35:27.489Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.g.rt.script.ScriptControlTower     : Removed jobExecutor [bb3a3652-45e5-441a-b312-f03833cf3dc4] from Script Control Tower.
2024-10-26T02:35:27.490Z  INFO 6168 --- [      Thread-13] c.n.b.g.rt.script.ScriptControlTower     : Remaining jobExecutors:0

re:Post Agent · Answer

The issue you're facing with the TRANBKP job appears to be related to the IDCAMS program failing during the PRC001 step. The exit code of -1 indicates that the program encountered an error and did not complete successfully.

Based on the log information provided, there are a few potential causes for this issue:

1. GDG (Generation Data Group) Management: The logs show operations related to GDG events, including deletion and limit checking. It's possible that there's an issue with the GDG configuration or management. The GDG named AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP seems to be involved, and there might be a problem with its generation limit or file handling.

2. File System Operations: The logs mention filesystem operations, so there could be issues with file access, permissions, or available disk space.

3. IDCAMS Configuration: Since the error occurs in the IDCAMS program, there might be a misconfiguration in the IDCAMS parameters or the dataset it's trying to process.

To troubleshoot this issue:

1. Check the GDG configuration for AWS.M2.CARDDEMO.TRANSACT.BKUP, ensuring the generation limit and other settings are correct.

2. Verify file system permissions and available space where the GDG files are being created or managed.

3. Review the IDCAMS step configuration in the job definition, making sure all parameters and dataset references are correct.

4. Look for more detailed error messages in the complete job logs, as there might be additional information about the specific IDCAMS operation that failed.

5. If possible, try running the IDCAMS step separately to isolate the issue and gather more specific error information.

If the problem persists after these checks, you may need to review the overall job configuration and data flow to ensure all prerequisites for the TRANBKP job are met.  
**Sources**  
[AWS Blu Age L3 Certification - Test - Batch Execution Fails at step 5. Execute COMBTRAN job | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUY-W2gyApTyuleIvwZgcEfw/aws-blu-age-l3-certification-test-batch-execution-fails-at-step-5-execute-combtran-job)  
[Common errors and troubleshooting - AWS Batch](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/batch/latest/userguide/bestpractice7.html)

Alae · Answer

see : [https://repost.aws/questions/QUO31Bc_xPTM-dNiXkn0U2Fg/execution-test-batch-tranbkp-job-error#ANjEFw5sxwQMOhFOj1pouUcA](https://repost.aws/questions/QUO31Bc_xPTM-dNiXkn0U2Fg/execution-test-batch-tranbkp-job-error#ANjEFw5sxwQMOhFOj1pouUcA)

Execution -> Test -> Batch -> TRANBKP job -> Error

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