Comments or feedback this document was created incorrect key etc. Logic flow to create and populate a vsam data set from a sequential file. Often that is the only way to determine the actual reason. Only vsam opens issue attention messages resulting in a return code of 4. Recourse not available 94 for vsam with cmpr2 compileroption only. The format1 dscb or the catalog cluster record is incorrect. X08 008 return code00 actionrequest vsam detected the problem was due to insufficient storge. Dsxchange view topic how to extract data from vsam files. The return codes are passed in the rpl for io requests or in the acb for open or close requests. In the world of programming there be to the current server or to the internet. It should execute with maxcc 0 and it will create my.
Vsam technical job interview questions of various companies and by job positions. As per my experience, good interviewers hardly planned to ask any particular question during your interview, normally questions start with some basic concept of the subject and later they. Comparison differences were found in the input files. A programmer logical unit is not available in this partition available programmer logical units have been used by assgn job control statements, or vsam automatic assignments for files, catalogs or catalog recovery areas cra. Vsam return code 10 file status code lookup and help. The format1 dscb or the catalog cluster record is invalid. For the cobol environment if the file status clause is specified in the file control entry, a value is placed in the specified status key the 2character data item named in the. You run the idcams program and supply ams commands thru sysin. Vsam file status while working with vsam datasets you may encounter abends. If statuskey1 is a nine 9 then statuskey2 is implementerdefined. This suite of programs provides an example of how a mainline cobol program calls a mainframe assembler hlasm io routine to access a vsam, ksds data set. The second character is known as statuskey2 additional detail. The only limitation of vsam is that it cannot be stored on tape volume. Vsam is an access method used to readwrite data from directaccess devices, such as diskdrives.
Introduction to vsam interview questions and answers. All material, files, logos, and trademarks within this site are properties of their respective organizations. Cics vsam transparency for a low risk vsam to db2 migration strategy are your to vsam layout, db2 return codes converted to vsam response codes, 62. The ans85 standard provides for a twobyte filestatuskey. Reason codes that are set in the rpl indicate record management errors. Vsam helps in organizing the data in the form of files in mainframe computers. The extended status system was implemented by ibm as they use a range of file systems outside the normal is, btam, vsam, qsam and a lot more depending on the os although for most of the ibm compilers are quite happy just using the two digit status codes. The cobol program is written using cobol2 dialect but also works with cobol for mvs and cobol370. File status code, return codes for data files and vsam simotime.
Your contribution will go a long way in helping us. This error code indicates a vsam file full logical error. Jul 24, 20 so here my problem is, when i run the same job jcl which got failed in production using the personal datasets in spool, the job completed fine. Dear readers, these vsam interview questions have been designed especially to get you acquainted with the nature of questions you may encounter during your interview for the subject of vsam file system. The reason for the 92 return code was the record structure of the file filea and the actual file size are not in sync. This suite of programs will create and populate the qsam files and vsam data sets used by many of the sample programs provided by simotime. Problem solved, actually the file filea which i am referring to as vsam is not vsam actually, its iam file.
Front cover vsam demystified mary lovelace jose dovidauskas alvaro salla valeria sokal learn the latest vsam functions and manage vsam data understand, evaluate, and use vsam properly learn problem determination and recommendations. Delete command removes the entry of the vsam cluster from the catalog and optionally removes the file, thereby freeing up. A quick reference of the vsam and qsam file status or return codes for an ibm mainframe system or micro focus cobol or gnucobol. The first character of the filestatuskey is known as statuskey1 and defines a group or category. Qsam is an accessmethod used to readwrite data from sequential files. You dont actually need to now how that happens to be able to use them. These return codes are paired with reason codes that are set in the access method control block acb and the request parameter list rpl. X 019 return code08 actionopen unable to assign a logical unit for the device on which the required volume is mounted. Status codes for file and vsam access, lookup a file. For additional information about simotime services or technologies please vsam file status 37 be a numeric value that is easy to display. It requires a number of cylinders to store the data which is not costeffective. The first 2 bytes of dataname2 contain the vsam return code in binary notation.
For a read statement the key value for the current key of reference was equal to the value of the same key in. Following are the common file status codes with their description which will help you to resolve the. Explore the file status return codes to interpret the results of accessing vsam data sets andor qsam files. A suballocated vsam file shares the vsam space with other suballocated files. The register must contain this address if the exit routine returns to vsam.
Following are the common file status codes with their description which will help you to resolve the issues. Updating records in vsam file creating new ksds file. All these messages basically say that vsam could not extend the file end of volume, extent limit, etc. Vsam file status code04 or vsam return code 04 occurs due to either of these the length of the record does not match the properties or attributes defined for the length of the file. After reading these tricky vsam questions, you can easily attempt the objective type and multiple choice type questions on. Various exec cics commands are used to access the repository of file status codes and redisplay the screen. What comes to mind in your case is that the recordsize on your aix is too. High order digit meaning low order digit meaning 0 successful completion 0 no further information 2 this file status value only applies to indexed files with alternate keys that allow duplicates. What are the different types of vsam files available. But the dataclas used for our vsam files, by default, contains the dynamic vol count parameter up to 8 volumes. It specifies that file should be suballocated within existing vsam space. If you are really keen on your own research, try an internet search for define vsam file to cics or similar. This vsam open return code will be handled internally by the vsam space management for sam feature by requesting operator authorization to delete the unexpired file.
The audit file receives a vsam return code of 44 and discontinues writing after writing 3,258 of 10,000 records. The intent is to provide changes as the need arises and this page qsam files ordinary, sequential, flat files can be made on. This field must be defined as a group item of 6 bytes in the workingstorage section or linkage section of the data division. So here my problem is, when i run the same job jcl which got failed in production using the personal datasets in spool, the job completed fine. An empty vsam file cannot be opened for input more information about products and services available from micro focus. File status code, return codes for data files and vsam. These 35 solved vsam questions will help you prepare for technical interviews and online selection tests conducted during campus placement for freshers and job interviews for professionals. The vsam status code contains meaningful values when the cobol file status key is not 0. Attempted to write to a file that has been opened for input.
Repair vsam return code is 8 with error code of 116 solved. This document provides a summary of the twobyte file status code sometimes referred to as file return code or file status key with a brief narrative for each code. Delete command removes the entry of the vsam cluster from the catalog and optionally removes the file, thereby freeing up the space occupied by the object. Vsam return code 44 received on write to fixed length file. Status codes for file and vsam access, lookup a file status. A system logic error occurred while vsam was accessing the job file control block jfcb. Your file is a variable length block file but you defined a fixed length block in your fd clause. Repository of file return codes the repository of file status codes is a vsam, key sequenced data structure or ksds. Whist many cobol applications have moved away from use of vsam files to relational databases cobol with embedde d sql, or use transaction handle libraries e.
An uncorrectable io error occurred while vsam was reading the job file control block jfcb. Dear readers, welcome to vsam interview questions with answers and explanation. All material, files, logos, and trademarks within this site are properties of their respective. A close of a vsam or qsam file was attempted on a thread that did not open the file. File status codes in cobol pdf see the chapter file status for an explanation. If you use the sample code shown below, you will see the get more info successful completion 02 indexed files only.
Unable to copy a flat file to vsam ksds file vsamsms. Vsam file status code04 or vsam return code 04 occurs due to either of thesethe length of the record does not match the properties or attributes defined for the length of the file. How to repair vsam file status error codes tutorial. While performing open file and file is not present. Cics, there are still many cobol applications which still utilize vsam ksds file for their data. File status codes beginning with a 0 are considered successful execution. Internet access required the following links will require an internet connect. Start statement successfully executed,but while read vasam file iam getting file status 04. The inputoutput statement was successfully executed, but a duplicate key was detected. Register, by convention, contains the address of the processing programs 72byte save area, which must not be used as a save area by the lerad routine if the routine returns control to vsam. Codes beginning with a 1 are considered at end messages, those beginning with a 2 are considered invalid key messages, file status codes beginning with a 3 are considered permanent errors, keys like 4x are logical errors and 9x are implementer defined. Vsam return code 44 received on write to fixed length file showing 19 of 9 messages. I have used the same vsam file definition to create my personal vsam dataset and copied the same flat file to it using idcams repro command.
Qsam queues records from the file, into an area of the main storage called system buffers. Idc3351i vsam io return code is 28 rplfdbwd x2908001c idc2658i sort product failed. Share your own experience view front page the file status return code 10 is returned when the file io result was that a read statement was attempted and no next logical record existed in the file due to the end of file condition being reached first, of the file was not existing when a read was attempted on the mainframe. Reason codes that are set in the acb indicate open or close errors.
You can define dataname8 in the workingstorage section, as in vsam code below. Suballocation is used for easier management and control of vsam spaces. It stopped on the links will require an internet connection. It has a record length of 80 bytes with a 4 byte key starting in position 1 of the record. While working with vsam datasets you may encounter abends. You can define dataname8 in the workingstorage section, as in vsamcode below. Jun 04, 20 this does not apply to vsam sequential files. Vsam interview questions, answers for freshers and. Vsam are more structured and organized in storing data. Random processing of vsam files inserting records in vsam file. Neither file is a variable file so the explanation of return code 44 is not. It is a file storage access method used in mvs, zos, and os390 version of operating systems. Vsam return codes iams vsam interface vif will pass return codes comparable to the return codes set by vsam. The assembler io routine is written in ibm mainframe assembler, it will compile using assemblerh or hlasm.
The return codes that iam will issue are documented in section 80. Hi aruna, iam also facing the same problem of extracting the data from vsam files. From the jcl reference manual emphasis added by me. Invalid or incomplete file information 96 for vsam under mvs. Sep 12, 2007 problem solved, actually the file filea which i am referring to as vsam is not vsam actually, its iam file. Iam new to datastage and working on version 8 windows.
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