The VFTP agent reports that the activation code is not valid.
Explanation: When successfully started, the VFTP agent stores the activation key in z/OS common storage. When invoked by a z/OS batch job, the VFTP FTP client attempts to retrieve the VFTP activation key from z/OS common storage. This message indicates the VFTP FTP client could not retrieve a valid activation key. This message will be accompanied by VFTP FTP client messages SFMC291W and SFMC299W to indicate that the IBM FTP client will be used in place of the VFTP FTP client.
Action: Verify that a VFTP agent has been successfully activated on the system where the VFTP FTP client is being invoked. If the agent cannot be started because the activation key is not valid for the system, the VFTP administrator should contact SDS Technical Support and request a valid activation key.