Dataset trig event will not trigger my Event.

Products

• ESP Workload Automation

Issue/Introduction

Why a data set triggered Event does not trigger.

Environment

This Frequently Asked Question applies to all supported releases of CA Workload Manager ESP Edition

Cause

DSTRIG event is not firing on creation of a dataset.

Resolution

The following three ways of creating a dataset will not cause a data set triggered Event to trigger:

1. When the dataset closes during an abnormal termination of a task or job step.
   
   
2. Allocating a partitioned data set in ISPF.
   
   
3. Executing an IEFBR14 to allocate a data set.

 

Additional Information

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-mainframe-software/automation/ca-workload-automation-esp-edition/12-0/reference/commands/dstrig-command-define-event-level-data-set-triggers.html