What is an APAR?

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APAR stands for Authorized Program Analysis Report. It is a term primarily used by IBM to refer to a formal report describing a problem or defect in IBM software or hardware. APARs are submitted by customers or IBM support staff when an issue is discovered that needs investigation or a fix. Once verified, IBM documents the issue and provides a solution or workaround, often in the form of a software patch or update. APARs help ensure that known issues are tracked and resolved efficiently for all users.