Edit & Save JCL from SDSF

Editing JCL from SDSF allows users to make changes to the JCL of a job directly within SDSF. This feature is useful for correcting errors, updating parameters, or modifying job configurations without resubmitting the entire job from scratch.

Why Edit JCL in SDSF?

• To quickly fix issues in the job and resubmit it without navigating back to the source.
• To adjust runtime parameters or dataset names before execution.
• To make small changes without reloading or recreating the JCL.

How to Edit JCL from SDSF?

Scenario - Change the JOB class from 'A' to 'X' and save it as a NEWJCL in MATEDF.JOBLIB pds.

1. Go to the Job Status Panel: Type 'ST' on the SDSF command line and press 'Enter'. This opens the Job Status panel where you can see the list of jobs.
   
   
2. Edit the JCL: Type 'SJ' (Short for 'Submit JCL') next to the job you want to edit and press 'Enter'.
   
   
   The job’s JCL will open in an editable ISPF editor.
   
   
3. Make Changes to the JCL: Modify the JCL as needed.
   
   
4. Save the Changes: Use the "CC" block to select all JCL Code and "CREATE" at the command promt to save your changes into PDS.
   
   
5. Target PDS: In the next screen, provide the target PDS name along with member name (Where to save) and hit "Enter".
   
   
   The modified JCL will be saved in the target PDS.
   
   
6. Exit: Press F3 to return to the previous panel or exit SDSF.
7. Verify Changes: Go to 3.4, and check for the saved member in the PDS.