If you use TSM-Server 4.1.3 there is a known error with the DEL VOLHIST command.
It is fixed in 4.1.5 and allows a FORCE=YES Parameter.

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/390.uhuic_getrec?args=DVsteamboat.boulder.ibm.com+DB390+DA48383+STPQ51312+USbin

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Tomá¹ Hrouda <throuda AT HTD DOT CZ> (Montag, 24. Juni 2002, 11:40:02, MEST):

> Don't work ... this was first I was trying. Because this is the last and
> only one (unfortunatelly) DB snapshot volume that was created (for test
> reasons), TSM don't allow to delete it. I know, this is due to security
> reasons ..... but a little half-baked when you are missed. I would
> appreciate some FORCE=YES parameter. :-((
>  
> Tom
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
> Seay, Paul
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 12:46 AM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: Delete DB snapshot volume
>  
>  
> DELETE VOLHISTORY TODATE=mm/dd/yyyy TYPE=DBSnapshot
>  
> This will delete all DBSnapshot volumes up to the TODATE.  Once you have
> done that the tape will scratch.  Unfortunately, you cannot specify the
> specific volume you want to delete.
>  
> Paul D. Seay, Jr.
> Technical Specialist
> Naptheon, INC
> 757-688-8180
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Toma9 Hrouda [mailto:throuda AT HTD DOT CZ]
> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 5:03 AM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: Delete DB snapshot volume
>  
>  
> Hi all,
>  
> Some time ago a had performed some DB snapshot to tape due to test device
> class definition. Now I want use this temporary tape but I can't because it
> is tracked in DB ans cannot be deleted as last DB snapshot series volume. Is
> any way to clear this reference adnd reuse this tape if it is 6 months old
> and normal full backups are performed on daily basis?
>  
> Thanks
> Tom
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