Psmsc036e No Process Was Found For Image [extra Quality]

The full error message might appear in system logs (JESMSGLG, CICS CSMT, IMS LOG) as:

Ensure you are referencing the correct Process ID. A common mistake is confusing a Thread ID (TID) with a Process ID (PID), especially when using the ps -T command or looking at truss output.

Sometimes, the system is looking for the file in the wrong place. If PSM was installed on a non-default drive (like ), but the registry still points to , the session fails because the "path was not found". The Slow Responder (Timeout): psmsc036e no process was found for image

# Wrong (causes PSMSC036E) q restore image MYNODE /mnt/vm_disk1.img

To understand this error, let's break down its components: The full error message might appear in system

This error occurs during operations (e.g., restore image or provisioning restore ) when the Spectrum Protect server cannot find an active process tied to the specified image name . The “image” here refers to a backup image of a VM, logical volume, or full disk backup.

When an LE-conforming program (COBOL, PL/I, C, or Assembler) establishes an ESTAE or FRR (Functional Recovery Routine) and attempts to signal a condition to a non-existent enclave or thread. If PSM was installed on a non-default drive

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