CMMVC9016E: The FlashCopy mapping or consistency group was not started because the mapping or consistency group is in the stopping state. The mapping or consistency group must first complete the stop operation and then be prepared.

Explanation

You cannot start a FlashCopy mapping or consistency group when the FlashCopy mapping or consistency group is in the stopping state. If you want to start a FlashCopy mapping or consistency group, the FlashCopy mapping or consistency group must be in the Prepared state.

User Response

Wait until the FlashCopy mapping or consistency group reaches the Stopped or idle_or_copied state and then prepare the FlashCopy mapping or consistency group before you start it.

Parent topic: Command-line interface messages