Problem

For security purpose related to TLS 1.2 encryption of communication, default value of CCSID (French / 297) in version 3.7 of Automator has been changed in version 4.1 (US / 037).
As a consequence, AS400 Jobs (processing string chains) using default CCSID must be updated to have same behavior than in version 3.7 of Automator.

Resolution

There are 2 solutions to succeed:

1. Either to update each job one by one. It is the easiest option and time consuming when having lots of jobs that are concerned.
2. Either to use attached script on Windows or Linux on an export of chart to update all jobs contained within it. This is massive process but it is required:
   • To export the chart
   • To apply the script
   • To remove old chart (if you would like to keep the same name (and not not importing on existing chart >> too risky to get several archives with and without the right CCSID at same time)
   • To import the chart

For new chart and new job to design, you can set the default CCSID (like other parameters) at production Server definition. Once you create the job, you will be able to retrieve this variable automatically by clicking on the "small screen icon" on the right.

Notice a basic readme about the usage is included.