Data sets written to 3590 tapes using SAS 8.2 running on a 32-bit UNIX kernel cannot be read by SAS 9.1.3, which runs on a 64-bit kernel. Errors similar to the following occur:

NOTE: Rewind of device /dev/rmt15 in progress.
NOTE: Rewind of device /dev/rmt15 complete.
NOTE: Determining characteristics of device /dev/rmt15.
NOTE: Determination of characteristics for device /dev/rmt15 complete.
INFO: Data set block I/O cannot be used because:
INFO:   -  The data sets use different engines, have different variables or
have attributes that may differ.

Operating System and Release Information

A fix for SAS 9.1.3 (9.1 TS1M3) for this issue is available at:

A fix for SAS 9.1.3 (9.1 TS1M3) with Asian Language Support (DBCS) for this issue is available at: