DDL Messages
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DDL Error and Warning Messages
Recovery. Correct the error and recompile.
Cause. The total length of a record is greater than the maximum size allowed for the
special file type:
For Format 1 files:
For Format 2 files:
Effect. DDL rejects the record.
Recovery. Correct the error and recompile.
Cause. A field or group that has an OCCURS clause is redefined by another field
when COBOL output is requested.
Effect. DDL suppresses COBOL output.
Recovery. Correct the error and recompile; rebuild the dictionary if necessary.
Cause. A redefined field or group does not immediately precede the redefining field or
group.
Effect. DDL rejects the object.
Recovery. Move the redefining field or group to follow the field or group it redefines,
then recompile.
***ERROR*** Record size too big for file type
File Type
Maximum Length
Unstructured
4,096 bytes
Entry-Sequenced
4,072 bytes
Relative
4,072 bytes
Key-Sequenced
4,062 bytes
File Type
Maximum Length
Unstructured
4,096 bytes
Entry-sequenced
4,048 bytes
Relative
4,048 bytes
Key-sequenced
4,040 bytes
***ERROR*** Redefined element has OCCURS clause- element-name
***ERROR*** Redefined element not immediately preceding