That keyword is not supported on SYSOUT and the documentation seems to imply that it is only used for tape access.
To enhance the support to include SYSOUT (and other data sets) would still need an idea to be raised and for developers in the JCL/Allocation component to assess the implications and potential risks and benefits. Rob Scott Rocket Software ________________________________ From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of Paul Gilmartin <0000042bfe9c879d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:13:03 pm To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> Subject: Re: SDSF Problem EXTERNAL EMAIL On Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:41:37 +0000, Rob Scott wrote: >Assuming that there is a good business case to specify CCSID for a traditional >data set (ie not a Unix path and file), I imagine that would need a new JCL >keyword on the DD statement to specify it. After all, under the covers SYSOUT >is just a data set for all intents and purposes, it just has a related >subsystem. > Not new. Such a JCL keyword on the DD statement already exists:: <https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/3.1.0?topic=statement-ccsid-parameter<https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/3.1.0?topic=statement-ccsid-parameter>> -- gil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ================================ Rocket Software, Inc. and subsidiaries ? 77 Fourth Avenue, Waltham MA 02451 ? Main Office Toll Free Number: +1 855.577.4323 Contact Customer Support: https://my.rocketsoftware.com/RocketCommunity/RCEmailSupport Unsubscribe from Marketing Messages/Manage Your Subscription Preferences - http://www.rocketsoftware.com/manage-your-email-preferences Privacy Policy - http://www.rocketsoftware.com/company/legal/privacy-policy ================================ This communication and any attachments may contain confidential information of Rocket Software, Inc. All unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Rocket Software immediately and destroy all copies of this communication. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
