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File Status "35" while opening VSAM


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naveen_kj

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 8:38 pm
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Hi,

I have a new VSAM file created. In the program the VSAM file is opening in the input mode. When the program is executed, it is giving file-status "35" for opening of VSAM file.

I created a temporary record in the VSAM file using a simple program (open in output and close). But still it gave file-status 35 for open.

I inserted a blank record and executed the program, it executed successfully.

I want know, how to initialize the vsam file in the program to avoid this file-status 35 for open in input mode?

The initialization of VSAM file can be done through a JCL, before the execution of the program?

Thanks in advance,

Naveen
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mcmillan

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 8:21 am
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You may get file status 35 when you try to open a NON-OPTIONAL or UNAVAILABLE file in INPUT/EXTEND Mode.
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naveen_kj

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:01 pm
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Millan,

Thanks for your reply.

In my program, the VSAM file has to be opened in input mode.
Is there any solution for this other than inserting a blank record before the execution of the program.

Naveen
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mcmillan

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 8:26 am
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Yes, you can use OPTIONAL phrase on Select clause.

Better to check the file status before opening the file itself to avoid status errors.

Code:
OPEN INOUT <filename>.
IF <filestatus>  = "35" OPEN OUTPUT <filename>
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