Considerations for deleting licensed programs

Review these notes to determine unique situations that can occur when deleting some licensed programs.

Do not attempt to use the Delete Library (DLTLIB) command to remove a licensed program or optional part of a licensed program from the system. Some licensed programs copy objects into other libraries; the DLTLIB command will not delete the duplicated objects. Using the DLTLIB command to delete a licensed program or optional part could leave the licensed program in a partially installed condition.

If you are unable to delete a licensed program, it might be because the library for the licensed program exists in one of the library lists. Do the following:

1. Use the WRKSYSVAL command to check both the system library and the user library lists.
2. When the Work with System Values display appears, type a 5 next to the QSYSLIBL and QUSRLIBL system values to display the associated libraries.
3. If the library for the licensed program is listed on this display, press Enter to return to the Work with System Values display.
4. Type a 2 to change the system value.
5. When the Change System Value display appears, use the spacebar to remove that licensed program library from the library list.

You will be able to delete your licensed program after your next IPL.