IEB847I
SYSPRINT CANNOT BE OPENED

Explanation

Either LRECL for SYSPRINT is not between 121 and 151 or BLKSIZE is not compatible with LRECL and RECFM.

System action

The program is terminated. The return code is 12.

System programmer response

If the error recurs and the user program is not in error, look at the messages in the job log for more information. Search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center and provide the JCL and the relevant job log.

Programmer response

Check the LRECL, BLKSIZE and RECFM for SYSPRINT and make sure that the following requirements are met:
  • LRECL is between 121 and 151,
  • the RECFM is either FBA or VBA, and
  • the BLKSIZE is compatible with LRECL and RECFM.
Resubmit the job.

Source

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Parent topic: IEB messages