Thomas,

This sounds like a recurring "bug";  did you try adjusting IDLETIMEOUT in
dsmserv.opt?

Alternatively, could you identify the session holding the tape (via q se
f=d)???  If so, then you can at least cancel the offending session (should
be in idle-wait, anyway).

Did Level 2 give you any help?

Regards,
Don

 Don France
Technical Architect - Tivoli Certified Consultant
Professional Association of Contract Employees (P.A.C.E.)
San Jose, CA
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