The system detected that a statement (including prefixes) does not start with an identifier, semicolon, decimal integer, or left parenthesis; or, a statement (excluding prefixes) starts with a non-keyword identifier but does not contain an equal sign or does not have an equal number of left and right parentheses on the left of the equal sign.
If the error recurs and the program is not in error, search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide all printed output and output data sets related to the problem.
Correct any errors in the PL/I source statement. Compile the statement as part of a valid program.
Programming Language/I (PL/I)