Data Definition Language (DDL) Reference Manual (G06.24+)
DDL Messages
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DDL Error and Warning Messages
Cause. You specified an UPSHIFT clause for a field that does not have an alphabetic 
data type; UPSHIFT is allowed only for fields described by PIC A, PIC X, TYPE 
CHARACTER, TYPE *, or TYPE def-name, in which def-name or * is a definition of 
an alphabetic or alphanumeric type field.
Effect. DDL rejects the object.
Recovery. Change the data type of the field or remove the UPSHIFT clause.
Cause. You specified an UPSHIFT clause within a redefinition.
Effect. DDL rejects the object.
Recovery. Remove the UPSHIFT clause from the redefining group or field and 
recompile.
Cause. DDL encountered an error while attempting to access the USERID file on 
$SYSTEM.SYSTEM. DDL must access this file to record the creator user ID and 
modifier user ID in the dictionary.
Effect. DDL closes the dictionary and output files and stops processing.
Recovery. If the problem persists, consult your system manager.
Cause. The JUSTIFIED clause can appear only in an alphabetic or alphanumeric 
elementary item.
Effect. DDL rejects the object.
Recovery. Remove the JUSTIFIED clause and recompile.
Cause. You have specified the indicated key attribute on an alternate key 
specification.
***ERROR*** Item with UPSHIFT found on nonalphabetic data 
item- field-name
***ERROR*** Item with UPSHIFT found on or within REDEFINES 
item- object-name
***FATAL ERROR*** I/O Error accessing $System.System.UserID
***ERROR*** JUSTIFIED must be on alphabetic or alphanumeric 
item
***ERROR*** Key attribute already spedified- key-attribute










