Gary, XCF dynamically allocates in-use couple data sets, which will result in a SYSTEMS scope ENQ for each one. If XCFAS continues to hold an ENQ on a couple data set that is not in use by any system, you should probably consider pursuing this as a defect. If you prefer, you can contact me offline with whatever additional details you can provide.
You can get IXC388I if you try to issue an ACOUPLE command from a system that is not using the specified CDS type. However, it should never be possible to receive IXC388I for the sysplex CDS. You can't be in a sysplex, basic or otherwise, without having a sysplex CDS in use. Bill Neiman Parallel Sysplex development IBM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN