deleteing a file from predict

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One small battle, we have a file on predict (simple adabas file which has no records, the DDM was generated on predict and exists if using sysddm utility.)

When trying to delete the file, which obviously is no longer required, I have deleted the ddm using SYSDDM for that file, when attempting to delete file on predict, it complains with the message

DIC2623 FUNCTION NOT ALLOWED FOR A FILE WHICH HAS A DDM,
the ddm does not exist, is this referencing the FDT or FDIC file where the ddms are kept?

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Analysis:

Please see the long error message text for the clue and the solution:
HELP USER 2623 SYSDIC
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The generated DDM and the Predict FILE’s metadata were “connected”.
Using SYSDDM to delete the DDM does not change the information in Predict.
So there is still Predict metadata about the “connection” between the FILE and the DDM.
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Solution:

SYSDIC

  1. Admin FILE
  2. Disconnect implementation, Files of Type=U (Adabas userview)
  3. Purge implementation
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I found the following steps in my personal notes:

  1. Delete DDM itself
  2. Predict: L FI → Purge Implementation → DDM for Natural
  3. Predict: L FI → Purge Implementation → Adabas file
  4. Predict: M FI → Purge File
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Thanx a million guys, I have now managed to delete the file.