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gtillmon · Beginner Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2 Topics: 1

Hello.
I am creating two variable block vsam files from two different sequential files. Both of the sequential files are created from vsam files that are variable block. When I recreate them and run my program against the vsam files created, I get a response code of 13 (not found).
The sequential files have a lrecl of 4000. The length of the records vary from 150 to 4000. I have browsed the files and the key that I use to read the file is in the file.
What is going on?
Can anyone help?

Thanks,
George

kolusu · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:20 am Post subject:

George,

Check if you have assigned your vsam cluster to the right DD names. Your SELECT statement assign should match the JCL DDname for the vsam cluster.

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gtillmon · Beginner Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2 Topics: 1

Thanks for the reply.

I am using CICS programs. I have checked that the file names are assigned properly and I have had one of our technical personnel check also. Everything looks fine.

I am wondering if I need to do something different when I FTP a copy of the files from the other agency and creating the sequential files?

BigDaddy · Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:10 pm Post subject:

Check the FCT entry for your files. If you have the key length specified for the files you are reading, make sure it is the correct length.

just a guess...

Kathi · Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:37 pm Post subject:

And remember that variable record VSAM files do not have RDWs but variable record sequential file do have RDWs.