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Anusha Challa

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:33 pm
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how to delete a dataset (PS)
which is already in use by other user.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:35 pm
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dick scherrer

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:42 pm
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Hello,

Why would you believe it appropriate to delete a dataset that is currently in use?
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nevilh

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:26 pm
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If a dataset is allocated but not open you can rename it and then delete it if you have access to the appropriate RACF profile (STGADMIN.DPDSRN.datasetname).
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