Mainframe, MVS and zOS Discussion

Hi All, need help

I am getting new copy error while doing a new copy in CICS region, I believe I have done a new copy while I am using debugger, after realising that I have terminated the debugger and tried doing new copy but still didn’t work.

I tried doing CECI RELEASE PROGAM this also giving an error, response INVREQ AND EIBRESP -16, EIBRESP2- 7

Any help to resolve this is highly appreciated 

Thanks

The error you’re encountering during a new copy in the CICS region is likely due to the program being locked or in use by a CICS task, possibly as a result of the earlier debugging session.

Understand the INVREQ Error

• EIBRESP -16: This indicates INVREQ (Invalid Request).
• EIBRESP2 7: This is a secondary reason code that typically signifies the program is currently in use or cannot be released because of an active reference.

Try
Look at the USECNT field in the output. If it’s non-zero, the program is still in use by a task. If so, we should be purging the task - to know task, use
Note the task ID and terminate:
After ensuring no active tasks are using the program, issue the following command:
This should reset the lock on the program.

Retry New Copy.

Thank you, this worked. 

Great, appreciate the feedback.

Nothing beats that moment when a technical hiccup gets resolved, especially in CICS. Props to Anuj for the detailed steps, classic example of knowledge sharing saving the day!