Modify library list for CA 2E user models during upgrade to 8.7.4

Products

• CA 2E

Issue/Introduction

This procedure ensures the required patch libraries are correctly prioritized during the installation and runtime of user models on IBM i (AS400). Failure to position these libraries correctly can result in version mismatches or the application failing to recognize cumulative patch updates. For example

CA 2E user models fail to reflect 8.7.4 cumulative patch changes.
Errors during model processing or generation after an upgrade.

This guide covers identifying job descriptions, updating initial library lists using the CHGJOBD command, and verifying the library sequence for interactive and batch sessions.

Environment

• Product: CA 2E
• Version: Upgrade from 8.7 to 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.3, or 8.7.4
• Platform: IBM i/AS400

Cause

Patch libraries Y1874AC and Y2874AC are not positioned higher in the library list than the standard product libraries (Y1SY, Y2SY) and national language libraries.

Resolution

Follow these steps to update the library list for a CA 2E user model:

1. Identify the job descriptions (JOBD) used by the CA 2E models. This includes the job description for the interactive session and the one specified in the model values.
2. Run the following command to identify the job description: DSPDTAARA user-model/YCRTJBDRFA
3. Use the CHGJOBD (Change Job Description) command to add Y1874AC and Y2874AC to the Initial Library List (INLLIBL) parameter.
4. Run the command below, ensuring Y1874AC and Y2874AC are placed before any original Y2/Y1 libraries: CHGJOBD JOBD(user-model/job-description) INILIBL(Y2874AC Y1874AC [original-libraries])
5. Verify the library order to ensure Y1874AC and Y2874AC appear before standard CA 2E product libraries (e.g., Y1SY, Y2SY) and national language libraries (e.g., Y1SYVENG, Y2SYVENG).
6. Run the following command and scroll to the bottom to check the list: DSPJOBD user-model/job-description.
7. Repeat these steps for every job description associated with each user model.
8. Sign out and sign back in to activate the new library list for the 2E session.
9. For session profiles, run EDTLIBL and manually add Y1874AC and Y2874AC before any Y2/Y1 libraries.

Additional Information

Refer to step 3 for CA 2E Installation Guide