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Andrew Humphries posted Fri June 05, 2026 10:57 AM

we are trying to setup CDA using a Provider file between a local DS8K and TS7700. 

CDA is working using ISMF Network Connection, but we would like to move to a Provider file.

So far every attempt to set the cloud to use a Provider file has failed.

ARC1596I SETSYS CLOUD FAILED FOR CLOUD SPCLOUD, RETURN CODE=0004
ARC0100I SETSYS COMMAND COMPLETED - CLOUD(NAME(SPCLO...         

INFO:  hwtjsrch FAILED : 
INFO: Return Code: 0x604 
INFO: Reason Code: 0x0   
INFO: Reason Desc:       

I have verified that HSM can see and access the provider file, but it still returns the above error and wont use it. 

Can anyone share a working provider file for a local TCT cloud setup? I am unsure if I am missing a required parameter, or something is just not in the correct place. I am used to JCL, I have never had to write json before.