Fixes are available
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 7 (9.5.1.7) for 9.5.1.
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 8 (9.5.1.8) for 9.5.1.
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 9 (9.5.1.9) for 9.5.1.
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 10 (9.5.1.10) for 9.5.1.
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 11 (9.5.1.11) for 9.5.1.
Rational Developer for z Systems Fix Pack 12 (9.5.1.12) for 9.5.1.
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In Rational Developer for z Systems (RDz) v9.5.1.6, in a COBOL source when the optional "IN" or "OF" of special register "LENGTH" is omitted, a real-time syntax error is issued. Here is an example of the LENGTH special register LENGTH statement where OF is omitted: MOVE LENGTH A TO B
Local fix
Add "IN" or "OF" to LENGTH special register statement
Problem summary
The compiler considers IN/OF following LENGTH to be optional.
Problem conclusion
IN/OF is now optional. The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for z Systems V9.5.1.7 Fix Pack which is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI92220
Reported component name
ID/Z UTILITIES
Reported component ID
5724T0733
Reported release
951
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-01-09
Closed date
2018-01-30
Last modified date
2018-01-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
DEV FOR Z SYS
Fixed component ID
5724T0700
Applicable component levels
R951 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
18 October 2021