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karthik80 · Beginner Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 1 Topics: 1

Hi,

I have a VSAM file with variable rec length.
The VSAM has an alternate index/path defined with duplicates.

have declared the SELECT clause with RECORD KEY is ALT-Key-DataName
and declared all 3, 01 layouts in the FD Section for the 3 variable record types.
Not defined any RECORD contains/label clauses.
Just FD VSAMFILE.

JCL has the physical path name for the DDNAME - VSAMFILE.

While i try to open the pathfile, I get a file-status 39.
Do I need to mention the max length of the file somewhere.

Please let me know.

Thanks
Karthik

shekar123 · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:28 am Post subject:

karthik80,

Check this link which has the explanation for VSAM Error codes:

http://www.simotime.com/vsmfsk01.htm
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