Core dump file not generated on SuSe LINUX 12 SP3

Trying to create a core file from a deliberate error to make the JCL ABEND does not produce the expected core file.

Resolution:

When using the locale: ja_JP.sjis, it does not work.

A simple test can be done to check:

ps -ef | grep cas

take any PID that appears

cobcore <PID>

this works OK.

Now do a

gcore <PID>

this is not working OK.

This is a SuSe LINUX gdb/gcore issue.

Use any other locale and a core file is created without any issues.