what is the max record length allowed for a sequential file?

gowtham_1982 · Active User Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 109

hi all..

what is the max record length allowed for a sequential file? my requirement is i've file layout with RECFM=VB. the min size is 63138 and max is 90018. i get the compilation error with maxcc as 8 on its compile. i get the message that the

The minimum calculated record size of file was greater than the maximum allowable size 32767. 32767 was assumed.

The maximum calculated record size of file was greater than the maximum allowable size 32767. 32767 was assumed.

sooner the better.

kind regards,

gowtham

superk · Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:58 pm

32767.

It's plainly documented in the JCL Reference Manual:

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priyesh.agrawal · Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:02 pm

Hi gowtham,

Did n't you believe System Messages or You were asking something else ?

The minimum calculated record size of file was greater than the maximum allowable size 32767. 32767 was assumed.

The maximum calculated record size of file was greater than the maximum allowable size 32767. 32767 was assumed.

Regards,
Priyesh.

gowtham_1982 · Active User Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 109

hi Priyesh and Superk,

thanks for your replies.

I got clarified.

Kind regards,

gowtham