Source IDs for OPS/MVS PTFs don't match source IDs used by z/OSMF Software Update Install Recommended option
Article ID: 262510
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Issue/Introduction
Transitioning from CSM to z/OSMF to install and update Broadcom software, but the Source IDs used for all of Broadcom product PTFs use CAP* and ORD000*.
The z/OSMF Software Update 'Install Recommended' option looks for PTFs with source IDs of RSU*, SECINT,HIPER,CAR*, RSL* and PRP. Because of this the 'Install Recommended' option never lists any Broadcom PTFs that are available to install.
The only usable option is the 'Install Corrective' option which requires to manually enter each PTF number that was received.
Broadcom PTFs should be packaged with Source IDs that match what ZOSMF is looking for.
Environment
Release : 14.0
Resolution
The recommended maintenance is assigned with CARSyynn source ids. Not all maintenance is included in those sourceids. Every PTF is first assigned to CAP* sourceid. The HIPER maintenance is also assigned as it should as well as SECINT, etc.
It's needed to download and receive the CARS and HIPER assignments from the support site before it's possible to use the z/OSMF "Install Recommended" option.
There is an option to download HOLDDATA automatically using the SMP/E Internet Service Retrieval.
Configure SMP/E Internet Service Retrieval
See the link below of the documentation that mentions the requirement of downloading the assignments for z/OSMF software updates:
Please, also read this section of the Mainframe Common Procedures documentation that has instructions from where to download the ++ASSIGNS:
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