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seahawk789
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I have a clarification on the FINISH statement.
I understand that FINISH statement is generally used to end a run unit by releasing database resources and to prevent potential time-outs. My query is even if the program does not specify a FINISH explicitly in the code, when the COBOL program completes successfully, does the run-unit terminate and the resources gets freed up by default even if there is no FINISH ?
Is it similar to the case as in files ? I mean something like we do not specify a CLOSE statement of a FILE towards end of a COBOL program. But when program completes the file is automatically closed. |
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Rohit Umarjikar
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FINISH Not Issued
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The FINISH statement either has not been coded or has been coded incorrectly. Check the FINISH statement for proper syntax. Note that programming logic for subprograms or for non-IDMS programs may generate this warning automatically; in this case, corrective action is unnecessary.
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A "FINISH" should always be issued before terminating a program. Issue the FINISH as soon as database I/O is completed to free-up resources and to prevent potential time-outs
Also if you are using RETURN-CODE in your program then the value in it would get overriden by FINISH.
All in All it is recomended not to miss FINISH for thr RUN-UNIT to get it ended otherwise get ready for surprises.
Yes file will be closed at then end. |
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