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5.2.10 Job Account Derivation Hold File (BATSFH)

The Job Account Derivation Hold (BATSFH) file is an account
field repository.  It is accessed during the SMF data merge
process to create the other Batch information area files.
It provides accountability back to the creating job for NJE
SYSOUT and "late" SYSOUT.  Read Section 6.3.4, "SYSOUT
Considerations" for information about NJE and "late" SYSOUT.

The BATSFH file is different from the other batch information
area files in many ways.

  o The component generator program, (SMFCGEN), ignores the
    BATSFH file statement.  This is because the file only
    exists in the 01 cycle of the DETAIL time-span.

  o The BATSFH file is always turned on in the DETAIL time-
    span.  It remains inactive, however, unless activated by
    a SFHLIMIT option statement in prefix.MICS.PARMS(SMFOPS).

 o  The file is delivered with only four active data
    elements.  You must customize this file to contain the
    raw account fields needed by the ACCTRTE member of
    sharedprefix.MICS.PARMS.

In order to use the BATSFH file to increase accountability
for NJE and "late" SYSOUT, you must perform the following
tasks.

   1 - Make sure your sharedprefix.MICS.PARMS(ACCTRTE)
       references the ACCTINFO or H_AUDIT data elements as
       explained in Section 7.2.2.1, Batch Account Code Exit
       Routine (ACCTRTE).

   2 - Customize the BATSFH file to support your ACCTRTE
       accounting requirements by following the instructions
       in Section 5.2.10.3, BATSFH File Customization.

   3 - Activate the file in each CA MICS unit that requires
       extended accountability for NJE or "late" SYSOUT.
       BATSFH file activation involves the addition of an
       SFHLIMIT option statement to the SMFOPS member in each
       CA MICS unit requiring the file. Adding an SFHLIMIT
       option statement is covered Section 7.3.1.4, SFHLIMIT
       Option.

   4 - After two or three weeks, you should analyze the
       BATSFH file to determine if your SFHLIMIT should
       increase or decrease.  Section 5.2.10.4, BATSFH File
       Usage Notes, explains how to maximize SYSOUT
       accountability while minimizing the BATSFH file DASD
       space requirements.

The following sections describe the file's organization, list
the data elements maintained, provide customization
instructions, and usage notes.

    1 - BATSFH File Organization
    2 - BATSFH Data Elements List
    3 - BATSFH File Customization
    4 - BATSFH File Usage Notes