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Status Not under consideration
Workspace Db2 for z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 19, 2025

Syntax-Verification of DSN_PROFILE_TABLE and DSN_PROFILE_ATTRIBUTES entries upon insert / update

Db2 Systemprofiles are configured via the two tables DSN_PROFILE_TABLE and DSN_PROFILE_ATTRIBUTES and are filled by the customer. Some fields are restricted to specific values for proper function. However, there is no errorhandling, in case of invalid entries. Such entries are silently ignored.

Solution: Check if programm constraints on every field is matched. For example column "keyword" in DSN_PROFILE_ATTRIBUTES is a string field, but not all strings are valid. Return Error, if value for any entry in table is invalid.
Preferably this happens upon insert or update of the table (reject sql).

Insert into SYSIBM.DSN_PROFILE_ATTRIBUTES
(PROFILEID,KEYWORDS,ATTRIBUTE1,ATTRIBUTE2)                              
    VALUES(123,'FOO','BAR',1000)
     
==> should return negative SQL-code

 

But an error message upon command -STA PROFILE would also help (different SQL-Code or error message). 

Needed By Not sure -- Just thought it was cool
  • Guest
    Dec 11, 2025

    Dear Patrick,

    Thank you for submitting this Db2 for z/OS enhancement request. We have reviewed this request and believe it is a good candidate for the Db2 for z/OS product. However, it does not align within functionality prioritized for delivery within the next 12 months. Therefore, unfortunately, we will not be considering this idea at this time. We do plan to revisit this idea in the near future.

    We appreciate your input to the Db2 for z/OS development team. We hope that you will continue to submit enhancement suggestions for improvements as customer feedback is a key component to shaping the future direction of Db2 for z/OS.

    Sincerely,

    Db2 for z/OS Team