Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?

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Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?..

Answer / varun.m.s

IEBGENER utility is used to copy ps to ps.VSAM to VSAM copy
is not possible using IEBEGENER.It can be done using REPRO

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Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?..

Answer / kk

not possible

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Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?..

Answer / gomathi

Not possible,it through CANNOT OPEN DATA SET error

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Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?..

Answer / archana

VSAM file VSAM file copy is possible using IEBGENER but an
empty destination VSAM file should have been created prior
to copy.

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