Delete dataset

The Delete data set function (option D) can delete data sets of any access method. However, this section discusses only VSAM dataset deletion.

To delete a data set, enter a D in the OPTION field and specify a data set name on the VSAM Utility screen. When you press Enter, File-AID displays the VSAM Confirm Dataset Delete screen shown in the following figure. The VSAM Confirm Dataset Delete screen shows the names of all objects related to the data set to be deleted.

If the data set is multi-volume, File-AID/MVS displays the MULTI-VOLUME DATASET message in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.

When deleting a migrated data set, File-AID issues an HDELETE command.

VSAM Confirm Dataset Delete screen

File-AID ----------------- Confirm Dataset Delete ----------------------------
COMMAND ===>                                                  SCROLL ===> CSR

Dataset name: TSO.TSOID01.TEST.KSDS
Creation date: 1998/12/04

  R => ----------------------------------------------------
  E => CLUSTER   - TSO.TSOID01.TEST.KSDS
  L =>
  A =>
  T =>
  E =>
  D =>
    =>
  O =>
  B =>
  J =>
  C =>
  T =>
  S =>

   All related objects below the line will be deleted and uncataloged
   Use ENTER to confirm delete, END to cancel the delete function

Field Descriptions

Dataset name

Dataset name specified on the VSAM Utility screen.

Creation date

System creation date for the specified data set.

RELATED OBJECTS

List of any alternate indexes or paths related to the data set selected for deletion.

Press Enter to delete all data sets below the dashed line. Use the END command (PF3) to cancel the deletion. When the deletion is completed, File-AID displays the message: generic-type DELETED where generic-type is the data set type that was deleted.