DDL Messages
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DDL Error and Warning Messages
Cause. A SOURCE command specifies a section name in a source file, but the
section name is not in the source file.
Effect. DDL takes no action.
Recovery. Correct the error and recompile.
Cause. You entered a SETCOBOL74 or SETCOBOL85 command when a COBOL
source-code file is open.
Effect. DDL takes no action.
Recovery. Close the open COBOL source-code file and reenter the command.
Cause. A redefining field or group is shorter than the field or group it redefines, and
COBOL output is requested.
Effect. DDL generates filler to make the redefining field or group the same size as the
redefined field or group.
Recovery. No recovery is necessary.
Cause. The PICTURE clause of a computational field contains ten or more 9’s but
does not contain the symbol S to indicate that the field is signed
Effect. DDL rejects the object.
Recovery. Correct the error and recompile.
Cause. A SPACING command specifies a value other than 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Effect. The value of SPACING is unchanged.
***ERROR*** Section name not found in source file-
section-name
***ERROR*** SETCOBOL cannot be specified when COBOL output
file is open
***WARNING*** Short REDEFINES encountered: FILLER emitted,
results in incompatible source structure - item-name
***ERROR*** Sign is required with ten or more 9’s in COMP
field
***WARNING*** Spacing must be 0,1,2, or 3- value not changed