How to fix the Oracle error PGU-41070: COBOL inline definition must start with left-paren at line end?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorPGU-41070: COBOL inline definition must start with left-paren at line end with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

PGU-41070: COBOL inline definition must start with left-paren at line end

Reason for the Error PGU-41070: COBOL inline definition must start with left-paren at line end

Cause: A COBOL inline definition starts with a left parenthesis. The left parenthesis must be the last character on the line preceding any COBOL data definition statements.

How to fix the Error PGU-41070: COBOL inline definition must start with left-paren at line end ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Action: Make sure an inline COBOL data definition starts on a line following a left parenthesis