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

Run-Time Diagnostic Messages
HP COBOL Manual for TNS/E Programs—520347-003
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Message List
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Cause. A TIME LIMIT operation (such READ … TIME LIMIT nn ) was attempted on a
file that was not opened with TIME LIMITS specified.
Effect. The operation is unsuccessful with I-O status code “90.”
Recovery. Correct the program to do an OPEN … TIME LIMITS.
177
Cause. A file is being opened for OUTPUT, but the device assigned is an illegal device
or an input-only device (such as a card reader).
Effect. The OPEN statement is unsuccessful with I-O status code “37.”
Recovery. Assign the proper device or file.
178
Cause. The file assigned is a relative file, but the COBOL loadfile description does not
specify ORGANIZATION RELATIVE.
Effect. The OPEN statement is unsuccessful with I-O status code “39.”
Recovery. Assign the correct file or correct the file description in the program.
179
Cause. The file assigned is a sequential file (entry sequenced or unstructured), but the
COBOL loadfile description specifies an organization other than sequential.
Effect. The OPEN statement is unsuccessful with I-O status code “39.”
Recovery. Assign the correct file or correct the file description in the program.
File is not opened for timed I/O
OPEN OUTPUT for file not on output device
Relative file not defined as ORGANIZATION RELATIVE
Sequential file not defined as ORGANIZATION SEQUENTIAL