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Eliminate zeroes
How do I move 123 from a numeric variable having value 12300000000 to a comp 3 variable
jitenpatra
- Nov 27th, 2008
Numeric data always right justification and alphanumeric data left justification. Please correct me if i am wrong.working stroage section 01...
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Compare Datasets
How to get the mismatch data in dataset during comprision of two datasets of different length?
jitenpatra
- Nov 27th, 2008
We have to write JCL by using 'IEBCOMPR'.FOR Sequential data set//COMPSEQ EXEC PGM=IEBCOMPR//SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=*//SYSUT1 DD DSN=<DATA SET-1>,DISP=SHR//SYSU...
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On a IBM mainframe running the z/OS operating system, how do you create a temporary dataset and why would you use one?
maya007
- Dec 12th, 2008
The temporary datasets are created by using the option ===>//DD1 DD DSN=&&TEMP,DISP=(NEW,PASS,DELETE).The PASS is used instead of CATLG, because we need the dataset only for the temporary purpose. Th...
prab99
- Oct 10th, 2008
Just to elaborate on what others have said - Small temporary datasets can be directed to VIOs (Virtual I/O using memory) to elminate most of the delays associated with DASDs.
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How to pass values or accept values in dynamic array i.e occurs depending clause
lalit.kapila
- Jan 30th, 2009
If you have values in file. Read file and move the required values to array as pre condition or as pre count.
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Transfer File from PC to Mainframe
How to transfer a file from PC to Mainframe?
lalit.kapila
- Jan 30th, 2009
Simplest way is to use FTP command on command prompt. As shown belowC:> FTP xxx.xx.xx.xx(mainframe ip) & press enterenter Userid and Password of MainframeWhen you get FTP> prompt type FTP> PUT and press enter followed by local file name and then mainframe file name in single quotes
shekina.j
- Jan 6th, 2009
Add the file definition?and the?access rights?of the file in the cobol code.Include the address of the file in the run JCL code.
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General abend in CICS
What are the general abend coming in realtime environment ?
vjjammi
- Feb 18th, 2009
The General Abends we encounter in CICS are :1. ASRA - Because of Non-numberic data.2. AEY9 - Invalid EXEC CICS command had been issued. 3. AICA - There is an issue with the looping in the CICS program.
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File Status 47
How to resolve the file status 47?
vjjammi
- Feb 18th, 2009
Reading the file without opening the file either in Input/Input-Output(I-O)/Extend modes would lead to an Invalid VSAM operation with return code of 47.
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Retrieve record from VSAM
What is the best way to retrieve a record from a vsam file?
vjjammi
- Feb 18th, 2009
The Best way of retrieving a record from a VSAM file is performing a KEY READ on the VSAM File. Using the primary key of the record to be located, the record which is required is read directly and the process of Retrieval is faster.
raghu_k213
- Nov 15th, 2008
By using ksds vasam file is better. because it retrives the record fastly than other vsam files.
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Space parameter
What are the various ways to define Space parameter ie using CYL/TRK/LRECL.
vjjammi
- Feb 18th, 2009
The Space parameter is defined in the following way in a JCL.SPACE=(CYL,(Primary Space,Secondary Space),RLSE)Note : The Option RLSE means Release. Even though this option is not mandatory, this option is widely used to release the unused Memory.
dronveer
- Jun 13th, 2008
The SPACE parameter is used to allocate space for datasets. We can allocate space in Cylinders/Tracks/Blocks Syntax -> SPACE=(CYL,(primary,secondary,directory),RLSE,CONTIG,MXIG,ROUND) Instead o...
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How to create a temporary VSAM file?How to delete a record in a VSAM file using JCL?
vjjammi
- Feb 18th, 2009
A Temporary VSAM File can be created using the utility IDCAMS. If you want the job to create this file, kindly let me know so that I'll provide you the code too.In order to delete a record fr...
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How to solve S000 abend with file status code 39 (attribute mismatch for a file in JCL and cobol program) .
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Whenever doing bind which abends do you get? How do you resolve?
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rajalg05- Member Since Apr-2009 | Apr 5th, 2009
-805, DBRM not found. Compile the source module again (this internally precompiles and generated the DBRM component).
rajalg05
- Apr 5th, 2009
-805, DBRM not found. Compile the source module again (this internally precompiles and generated the DBRM component).
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Merge Files
If you have 3 different flat files of different logical length then how will you merge them in single flat file? What is the simplest workaround of this problem using sort utility?
rajalg05
- Apr 4th, 2009
First of all you cant merge files with different record length. Second if you really want to merge those files you will have increase their length using file aid, copy by 3.3 option, select? the 'T' ...
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When can the USING phrase be included in the call statement ?
sangu.pd
- Apr 27th, 2009
The using phrase will be coded along with the call statement in case any literal or address of the value?is to be passed to the called program.?
shrutimehendiratta
- Jul 7th, 2008
The USING phrase makes data items defined in a calling program available to a called subprogram. The USING phrase is required only if the object program is to be invoked by a CALL statement and that s...
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JCL Flat File
How to create flat file thru JCL? Explain with Coding.
jitenpatra
- May 9th, 2009
To create PS file.// job card// s-1 exec pgm=IEFBR14// I1 dd dsn=x.y.z,disp=(new,catalog,delete),space=(trks,(10,10),rlse),dcb=(lrecl=80, blksize=800,recfm=f,dsorg=ps),unit=tape,vol=ser=001/*Note: If any mistake please modify.
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JCL Initiator
What is an initiator in JCL and what is the use of it?
IOAControlM
- May 13th, 2009
The Initiator paramater in a JCL is used in the JCL Jobcard, for example, below the Initiator parm is CLASS=A. //Job12345 JOB (acccode),'This is a JobCard', // &nbs...
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How to rename a component in a changeman package?
Lokesh Sahu
- May 29th, 2009
In Changeman one cannot rename it directly. If anyone has made any changes in component then just go to your PDS then rename it and then again stage it from dataset(not from production to keep the code change in ur component).
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What is the option in file-aid tool to fetch a particular record when a file contains million of records?
darapradeep
- Aug 6th, 2009
Step 1 :- Use Browse Mode F or V.Step 2 :- Record Layout usage S, provide the record layout and selection criteria usage as 'T' and EnterStep3 :- you will see the record layout. Here provide the contraint and press F3 twise.
Ksakthi
- Sep 17th, 2007
Once you give your dataset nameGive "Q" in the selection Criteria UsageYou will get a screen like this????????? ANDCmd? ?/OR ?Position Length? RO?? Data Value???? ---??? ---???...
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CICS and DB2
When executing a CICS program that updates DB2 tables, if the program performs a LINK to another CICS modules and the Database changes have not been commited, will the process Rollback the database changes or will they still be in place when CICS returns to the main program.
darapradeep
- Aug 6th, 2009
CICS have special future for data Base updates i.e. TWO FACE COMMIT. On completion of CICS program,?syncpoint will execute?which will commit the changes from CICS end and request for DB2 Commit. For...
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Display Count
77 COUNT PIC S9(4)V99 VALUE -1234.55What will be output of the statement DISPLAY COUNT?a) 12345Nb) 12345Ec) -123455d) 123455N
yeswanth_narapu
- Dec 12th, 2009
The data -123455 is stored in variable with pic clause s9(4)v99 as 12345N because - is punched over 5 and the equivalent of -5 in zoned bits is N.
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