In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 044 and the reason why you are receiving it
COBOL Error Code :
044
Reason for this Error in COBOL
Attempt to OPEN an NLS file in a non-NLS program (Fatal)
-The logical filename is preceded by “%NLS%”, but the program which OPENS the file has been compiled without the NLS directive set: the OPEN fails.