Rename a dataset name in JCL?

[TetraTop]

Is there a possibility to rename a dataset name in JCL itself? Can you please suggest a sample code.

[Robert Sample]

JCL executes programs and allocates resources for those programs. Hence, using pure JCL you cannot rename a data set (nor can you sort it nor ...). You could use the IDCAMS utility to rename a data set, but that is not pure JCL.

[TetraTop]

HI,

I have used the following JCL

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//STEP1    EXEC PGM=IDCAMS 
//SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=*                                        
//SYSIN    DD *                                              
 ALTER my.file -                                      
        NEWNAME(my.new.file)                          

[nicc]

I have used the following JCL

You have obviously not read AND understood Robert's reply. What follows your //SYSIN DD * is not JCL but IDCAMS control cards.

[TetraTop]

I have used the following JCL

You have obviously not read AND understood Robert's reply. What follows your //SYSIN DD * is not JCL but IDCAMS control cards.

I understood that. But then if I don't ask the question right way, how should I ask such a question?

[nicc]

Quite simple:
I have used the following JCL and control cards