Ending or deleting threads

 

An initial thread, which is created when the job starts, can never be deleted or ended. However, sometimes it is necessary to end a secondary thread so that a job can continue to run. Be aware of the thread you intend to end because the job it runs within might not be able to complete without that thread's work.

Ending threads should not be a part of your daily work management routine. Ending a thread is more serious than ending a job because the work in other threads might or might not stop. When you end a job, all the work stops. However, when you end a thread, only a portion of the work stops. Other threads might or might not continue to run. If they continue running without the thread that you end, they might produce undesirable results.

To delete or end a secondary thread, have service (*SERVICE) special authority or Thread Control authority.

 

Parent topic:

Managing threads

Related concepts
Threads

Related information
Example: End a thread using Java Thread management APIs

 

iSeries Navigator

To delete or end a thread, follow the following instructions:

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand My Connections > server > Work Management > Active Jobs or Server Jobs.

2. Right-click the job with which you want to work, and click Details, and then Threads.

3. Right-click the thread with which you want to end, and click Delete/End.

 

Character-based interface

Command: Work With Job (WRKJOB) Option 20: Work with threads, if active

Example: The following example displays the Work With Threads screen for the job Crtpfrdta.

WRKJOB JOB(Crtpfrdta) OPTION(*THREAD)

At the Work With Threads screen, select Option: 4=End.