How to write a low-value record in KSDS using COBOL

Robert Sample · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:10 pm

Assuming your code is as you posted, the default is ACCESS IS SEQUENTIAL. This requires records be processed in key sequence. You cannot insert a LOW-VALUES record after processing the deletes since the LOW-VALUES record will not be in sequence. This will cause a logic error exactly as you've seen. You must close the file, open it again, and then you should be able to write the LOW-VALUES record. However, considering the significant gaps in the data you've presented us, there's no guarantee that this will work since you may have not mentioned some other critical factor.

rohitvw · New User Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Chennai

Hi Robert.

The problem is with access mode only, it should be dynamic to write a record when few records are already present in KSDS file.

Thanks for your help and efforts, I really appreciate that.

I first time used this forum, I am finally very happy as my code is working as required.

Thank you very much.

Regards
Rohit.

Robert Sample · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:47 pm

Glad to hear you got it working!