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title: "IMS DB – User (System) Abend Codes"
description: "In the IMS database, you will get errors(abends). This complete list provides you the reason for abend(error) and resolution."
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date: 2014-08-26
modified: 2026-10-10
author: "Srini"
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tags: ["IMS DB Tips and Tricks", "IMS DB User Abends List"]
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---

# IMS DB – User (System) Abend Codes

In the [IMS DB](https://srinimf.com/2016/12/13/the-best-solution-for-deadlock-in-ims-db-database/), while coding, it is common that your logic gives errors. In this post, I have shared a list of abends [with resolutions](https://srinimf.com/2017/02/06/mainframe-jcl-errors-for-quick-reference/) that help you fix your code quickly.

0002
**Explanation:**
When the IMS control region abnormally terminates, it forces this abend for active dependent regions. This abend can also occur after the normal shutdown of the control region if a new dependent region attempts to start.

System action:
The dependent regions are abnormally terminated.
System Operator Response: Follow IMS restart procedures.
Problem determination:
None.

0005
**Explanation:**
IMS restart was unable to close (terminate) the input online log data set (OLDS). Refer to messages DFS0738I and DFS0738X for further explanation.

System action:
IMS terminates abnormally.
Programmer response:
Use the Log Recovery utility to close (terminate) the log.
Problem determination:
1, 5, 8, 11, 35, 40
Save a copy of the OLDSs and WADSs data sets.

006
**Explanation:**
The License Manager did not find a certificate for either the DB or the TM feature. See message DFS2930I to determine which (or both features) do not have a certificate.

System action:
The region that issued the abend terminates.
Programmer response:
Add the necessary certificates to LM or change the LM mode so that it grants requests even when certificates do not exist.
Module:
DFSXSTM0

0008
**Explanation:**
The amount of storage specified for the region is insufficient to build TABLE zzzzzzzz. This prevents IMS from acquiring the information needed for initialization. Message DFS0610W, issued before this abend, identifies the TABLE name and provides additional information.

System action:
IMS terminates abnormally.
Programmer response:
Increase the size of the region.
Master Terminal Operator Response: Increase the size of the region, and retry
IMS.
Problem determination:
1, 3, 6, 8

0009
**Explanation:
The OPEN failed for a data set. This prevents IMS from acquiring the **information required for initialization. Message DFS0597W, issued before this abend, identifies DDNAME xxxxxxxx and provides additional information.

System action:
IMS terminates abnormally.
Programmer response:
Refer to DFS0597I. Check the DDNAME xxxxxxxx data set.
Problem determination:
1, 3, 6, 8

0010
**Explanation:**
The data set cannot be processed because the data set record format is not valid. This prevents IMS from acquiring the information required for initialization. Message DFS0604W, issued before this abend, identifies DDNAME xxxxxxxx and provides additional information.

System action:
IMS terminates abnormally.
Programmer response:
Refer to message DFS0604W. Be sure the DDNAME xxxxxxxx data set has RECFM=F or RECFM=FB.
Problem determination:
1, 3, 6, 8

Downloads

- [IMS database User and System Abend codes](https://srinimf.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ims-database-user-and-system-abend-codes.pdf)

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