Showcase QSQSRVR Jobs Multiply Over Time

 

Problem Statement:

QSQSRVR jobs that have ended has a status of: 'JOBLOG PENDING'.

Details:

• Using command: WRKJOB QSQSRVR, the number of QSQSRVR jobs seems to multiply over time with a status of 'JOBLOG PENDING'.
• Issue started happening after upgrading to V5R4.
• Many of the QSQSRVR jobs are created by ShowCase users or QUSER.
• An IPL seems to temporarily clear some or all of the QSQSRVR jobs.

Solution:

Modify the Job Description to generate job logs when the jobs end. This works for any job with status 'JOBLOG PENDING'.
For QSQSRVR jobs: The Job Description is QDFTSVR, and can be changed using command:

CHGJOBD JOBD(QGPL/QDFTSVR) LOGOUTPUT(*JOBEND)

Note:

• It's possible that the default setting for the LOGOUTPUT parameter is *PND, which is what causes this situation.
• The change will apply only to new jobs started - existing active jobs and those already in JOBLOG PENDING state will not be affected.
• Either manually remove these or IPL to clear them. 

For more detailed information, refer to IBM documentation on Work Management or Contact IBM Support.

Ref#: 1476411