COBOL · File status code

File Status 94

What does File Status 94 mean in COBOL?

Under COBOL COMPR2 compatibility mode, a sequential request was made with no file position indicator established.

File Status 94IBM Enterprise COBOL (VSAM)

Condition

Under COBOL COMPR2 compatibility mode, a sequential request was made with no file position indicator established.

Fix

Add the required READ or START to establish position before the sequential request that is failing.

Pending source verification. Not yet checked against official documentation.

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