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[shiva r]

Hi,

I have opened a VSAM file in file-aid in edit mode and inserted some data
.This gave rise to SEQ-ERR and once when it was cleared by sorting the key i was getting DUPL error as data with similar key existed. The ==DUP> error is shown on the place where we enter line commands. I would like to know whether there is any way to search for the records(or any command) having the error DUP> message .

Thanks
Shiva

[blitz]

the 'dup' error is due to duplicate keys. From your post I think that in order to insert new keys, you are trying to repeat the existing rows and then trying to modifying the same.

I would suggest that if you are in the edit mode, then insert new lines and then type in the key yourself. That way you will avoid the above error.

[shiva r]

Hi Blitz,
Let me be more clear.I need to find out those error records so that i can eliminate them.They are distributed at different places in a large file.Is there any easy way, please let me know.

Thanks
Shiva

[Cogito-Ergo-Sum]

Shiva,
I do not understand, when you say that, the duplicates are distributed at different places in a large file. When you get a DUP err message, then it means you have entered a record with a key that is in duplicate. Now, such a situation can never happen while loading thru" an utility or a COBOL program. This means, you are getting the message when you are manually trying to enter records. So, how is that you want to know where are the duplicates, when you get the message the moment you enter duplicate records? Kindly elaborate.
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[Premkumar]

Shiva,

The command LOCATE DUP or L DUP should take you to the next dup-record in the file.

[shiva r]

Hi Prem,

Thanks.The command works fine to find the records having warning message as duplicate.