ERROR: "XCOMU0298E Unable to allocate remote transaction program" rv = 146
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ERROR: "XCOMU0298E Unable to allocate remote transaction program" rv = 146

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Article ID: 55866

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Products

XCOM Data Transport XCOM Data Transport - Linux PC XCOM Data Transport - z/OS

Issue/Introduction

This particular error message, XCOMU0298E Unable to allocate remote transaction program: Txpi 211: Socket connect error return value = 146, can indicate a number of different problems when sending from UNIX or Linux to z/OS.

Environment

  • XCOM™ Data Transport® for z/OS
  • XCOM™ Data Transport® for UNIX/Linux PC

Resolution

Here are some troubleshooting tips:

  1. Review all the steps in the Configuring TCP/IP section in the Installation Guide and reboot.
  2. Make sure the REMOTE_SYSTEM parameter is correct
  3. Make sure the XCOM TCPIP listener is listening on the port you specified on the mainframe side.
  4. Possible routing problem
  5. Possible DNS configuration problem
  6. Possible communication problem ? try rebooting the box first.