The following procedures describe how to check for errors before requesting a controlled end of a data group, how to perform the controlled end request, and how to confirm that the end completed. Held files must be released and the apply process must complete operations for journal entries stored in log spaces before you end data group activity.
Data groups that are in an application group: The preferred method of ending data groups that are part of an application group is to use the End Application Group (ENDAG) command.