The IBM support page New-function APARs for Db2 13 for z/OS lists and summarizes new-function APARs (Authorized Program Analysis Reports) for Db2 13 for z/OS that introduce new capabilities via the continuous delivery model.

Key points:

• Db2 13 receives ongoing enhancements through new-function APARs within a single service stream, rather than via large version upgrades.
• Some APARs immediately enable new features when applied (regardless of current function level), while others deliver dormant code that can be activated later via a function level.
• The document includes a table of APARs ordered by the date the PTF (Program Temporary Fix) became available, excluding pure bug-fix APARs.
• Examples of new-function APARs include:
  • Adding a DDF address space entry to DSNV508I message (PH62290)
  • Enhancements to the DSN1COMP utility (PH66856)
  • Support for acceleration in HASH built-in functions (PH66617)
  • RACF group support in the trusted context clause (PH64219)
  • New REST API and CLI for SQL Data Insights server administration (PH64220 / PH64221)
• The page explains “Ver:” and “Eff:” indicators:
  • “Ver: FL 5nn” means a given function level will validate the new-function APAR.
  • “Eff: FL 100” means changes take effect immediately when PTF is applied, even at the base function level.
• It also notes that in a data sharing environment, the PTF must be applied to all members before activation can happen.

The page was last modified on 29 September 2025.