If I use the PREFIX parameter what happens if the input file name is long and the new prefix will make it longer than 44 characters?
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If I use the PREFIX parameter what happens if the input file name is long and the new prefix will make it longer than 44 characters?

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Article ID: 27956

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CA 1 Flexible Storage CA 1 Tape Management - Copycat Utility CA 1 Tape Management - Add-On Options

Issue/Introduction

 

If I use the PREFIX or PREFIX 2 keywords and the resulting DSN is longer than 44 characters, what happens?

 

Resolution

 

The DSN can only be 44 characters. If the new PREFIX/PREFIX2 causes the name to be longer than 44, COPYCAT will truncate the DSN from the right side.