EXTERNAL operand is missing and External Work File not specified
in JCL
Explanation
The specified report did not specify an EXTERNAL operand
and no External Work File is available in the JCL to satisfy the request.
This report requires an External Work File to sort its records.
System action
The report is ignored and command processing continues.
User response
Specify an External Work File in the JCL with a DDname
prefixed by CPAXW. Optionally specify this DDname in the EXTERNAL
operand to associate the report with this file. If the EXTERNAL operand
is not specified,
CICS PA will
assign the next available External Work File in the pool until they
are exhausted. See
External sorting for information
on the DD statements for External Work Files.