VSAM_REUSE={YES | NO}

Default NO
Allowable Values YES, NO
Minimum Not Applicable
Maximum Not Applicable
This parameter defines whether the file is opened with the REUSE option. The REUSE option overrides the file when it is used. It can be used under the following two circumstances:
  • When the file is defined with the IDCAMS REUSE parameter.
  • When the file is being loaded for the first time.

If the VSAM_REUSE parameter is specified under any other circumstances, VSAM returns an OPEN error, and the transfer is terminated.