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Q: What is SQLCODE and what are common values?

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SQLCODE is a return code in SQLCA indicating the result of SQL execution.

Common SQLCODE values:

0Successful execution
100No data found / End of cursor
-803Duplicate key on insert
-811Multiple rows returned for singleton SELECT
-904Unavailable resource
-911Deadlock/timeout
-922Authorization failure
-927DB2 not available

Negative = Error, 0 = Success, 100 = No data

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Q: Explain DB2 locking

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DB2 locks at row, page, table, tablespace level. X (Exclusive) for writes, S (Share) for reads. IX/IS for intent. Lock escalation moves to higher level. LOCK TABLE statement forces mode. Timeout if wait too long.
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Q: How to handle CICS timeout?

Answer:
Set RTIMOUT on transaction. EXEC CICS HANDLE CONDITION ERROR. DTIMOUT for deadlock. Program design for cleanup. TIMEOUT condition raised.
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Q: What causes S322 abend?

Answer:
S322 is job/step time exceeded. Check TIME parameter on JOB/EXEC. Causes: infinite loop, too much data, insufficient time allocated. Fix: increase TIME, optimize program, check data volumes. TIME=1440 is no limit (24 hours).
CICS
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Q: What is MAPFAIL condition?

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MAPFAIL when RECEIVE MAP gets no data. Terminal timeout or clear. Handle: check RESP for DFHRESP(MAPFAIL). May need to resend map or handle timeout.
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Q: What causes -911 SQLCODE?

Answer:
-911 is deadlock or timeout. Two processes waiting for each other's resources. Solutions: consistent lock order, shorter transactions, COMMIT frequently, appropriate isolation level. -913 is similar (deadlock victim). Retry transaction.