COBOL Manual for TNS/E Programs (H06.03+)

Compiler Diagnostic Messages
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Message List
495 (Error)
Cause. An expression is so complex that the compiler cannot process it.
496 (Error)
Cause. The argument has at least one wrong characteristic (such as type, class,
category, or length).
497 (Error)
Cause. More arguments have been supplied to the function than the function takes.
498 (Error)
Cause. The literal being used as an argument to the function is outside the range
allowed for that argument.
499 (Error)
Cause. The function requires more arguments than have been supplied.
500 (Error)
Cause. A nonnumeric argument was supplied where a numeric argument is required.
502 (Error)
Cause. A nonalphabetic, nonalphanumeric argument was supplied where an
alphabetic or alphanumeric argument is required.
Expression is too complex
Improper argument
Too many arguments
Argument not within expected range
Too few arguments
Expecting nonnumeric item
Expected alphabetic or alphanumeric data item