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Jordan
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Posted: Aug 4, 2026, 1:21 PM
I know ST to see jobs. Job is in held output with an abend. What do I click first so I am not guessing?
Thread: TSO and ISPF
How do I find why my job failed in SDSF?
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Tom
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Posted: Aug 4, 2026, 2:21 PM
Select the job, look at JESYSMSG / JESMSGLG for the abend code and step name. Then open that step's SYSOUT / SYSPRINT for the real message.
CC / RC on each step tells you which one failed. Do not start in the COBOL listing unless the message says compile failed.
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Susan
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Posted: Aug 4, 2026, 6:21 PM
Filter with PRE jobname if the list is huge. Ask your shop whether they use SDSF or (E)JES. Same idea.
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