We are z/OS 2.2.  For a DR test our current volumes are flashed ( I may not be 
using the correct term) and we IPL from these volumes. The DR test is also 
performed on a separate CPU not connected to the current environment. After the 
IPL we have a process which updates several members in a PDS/E .
We use a file-aid job to update the members - this PDS/E is a  JES2 proc. The 
job received the following messages : PDSE MEMBER IN USE, UNABLE TO PROCESS 
MEMBER XXXX1234.  I tried several ways to determine what was using the data set 
and/or member. I was able to edit the data set and member. I used a MXI enq 
display and D GRS,RES=(*,xxx.xxxxx) command and nothing was found.

I was able to allocate a new pds/e using ISPF 3.2 and copy the members using 
ISPF 3.3. Then I was able to rename the datasets and resume processing. After 
the rename - with the old dataset - I tried to run the update job and it still 
failed with the in use message.  With  the new pdse the job ran as expected.

I didn't have any more time to investigate.

Has anyone else had this type of issue ?

Any other idea's what to do if this occurs again?

Thank You


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