Using In-Line Diagnostic Messages, FLD2, FLD1, Seu

					Using a	Compiler Listing
Lists	the start	and	end	positions	along with the literal text or
this	to check	for	errors	in your	output	specifications.

¹Compile-time data

ALTSEQ	and FTRANS	records and tables are	listed. NLSS information and
tables are listed. Tables and arrays			are explicitly identified.
that	you have specified the compile-time data in the correct or
have	specified the correct values for the SRTSEQ and LANGID parame
the	compiler.

Using In-Line Diagnostic Messages

There are two types of in-line diagnostic messages: finger and non-fin messages point out exactly where the error occurred. Figure 34 show of finger in-line diagnostic messages.

Line

<----------------------

Source Specifications ----------------------------

><----

Comments ----

> Do

Page

Change

Src

Seq

Number

....1....

+....2....+....3....

....4

....+

....5....

+....6....

+....

....+....

8....

+....

9....+...

10 Num Line

Date

Number

SETOFF

_12___

003100

======>

aabb

======>

cccccc

*RNF5051 20 a

003100 Resulting-Indicator entry is not valid; defaults to blanks.

*RNF5051 20 b

003100 Resulting-Indicator entry is not valid; defaults to blanks.

*RNF5053 30 c

003100 Resulting-Indicators entry is blank for specified

Figure

34.

Sample Finger In-Line Diagnostic Messages

this

example,

indicator

has

been

incorrectly

placed

position

instead of 71 - 72

or 73 - 74. The three fingers

'aa',

'bb',

and

parts of the line where there are errors. The actual columns are

variables

which

are

further

explained

by the messages. In this ca

RNF5051

indicates

that

the fields marked by 'aa' and 'bb' do not cont

indicator. Since there is no valid indicator

the

compiler

assumes

tha

blank.

However, since

the

SETOFF

operation

requires

indicator,

anothe

arises,

pointed

out

by the

field

'cccccc'

and

message RNF5053.

Errors are listed in the order in which they are found. As a gene focus on correcting the first few severity 30 and 40 errors, since cause of other errors.

Non-finger in-line diagnostic messages also indicate errors. However, th issued immediately following the line in error. Figure 35 shows an exa non-finger in-line diagnostic messages.

Line

<----------------------

Source Specifications ----------------------------

><----

Comments

----

> Do

Page

Change

Src

Seq

Number

....1....

+....2....+....

3....

+....4

....+....

5....+....

6....

....7....

+....

8....

+....

9....+

...10 Num Line

Date

Number

D FLD1

LIKE(FLD2)

000100

D FLD2

000200

*RNF3479 20

1 000100 A length adjustment is not allowed for a field of the

specified data type.

Figure

35.

Sample Non-Finger In-Line Diagnostic Messages

this

example,

FLD1

is defined

FLD2

with

a length 5 bytes gr

FLD2

is defined as a date,

which

makes the length adjustment in the

FLD1

invalid.

Message

RNF3479

issued

pointing

listing

line

Note

SEU

sequence

number (000100)

also

given,

aid

you

finding

the

error

quickly.

(The

SEU

sequence

number

can

also

found a

1).

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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

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The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.

IBM AS/400 manual Using In-Line Diagnostic Messages, FLD2, FLD1, Seu

Models: AS/400

Using a

Compiler Listing

Using In-Line Diagnostic Messages

FLD2

FLD1

SEU

AS/400 specifications