Tag: COBOL Error Messages

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 141 File already open – cannot be opened (Re

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 141 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 141 Reason for this Error in COBOL File already open – cannot be opened (Recoverable) -You have tried to open a file which is already open and so cannot be opened again. -Cancel your second attempt to open the file and…

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 116 Cannot allocate memory (Fatal) -For some

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 116 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 116 Reason for this Error in COBOL Cannot allocate memory (Fatal) -For some reason a part of your run-time system is unable to allocate you sufficient memory to enable you to execute your code. -You should try to reduce memory usage…

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 104 Null file name used in a file operation

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 104 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 104 Reason for this Error in COBOL Null file name used in a file operation (Fatal) -You specified a data-name for a filename instead of a literal, and the data item contained only spaces when you tried to open the file….

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 017 Record error: probably zero length (Reco

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 017 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 017 Reason for this Error in COBOL Record error: probably zero length (Recoverable) -You have probably tried to access a record that has had no value moved into it. -Although this error is recoverable in the sense that it can be…

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 077 Internal ISAM module error (Fatal) -This

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 077 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 077 Reason for this Error in COBOL Internal ISAM module error (Fatal) -This is the result of an internal system error. -Contact Technical Support who will help you find the cause of your error and how it can be rectified.

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 012 Attempt to open a file which is already

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 012 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 012 Reason for this Error in COBOL Attempt to open a file which is already open (Recoverable) -You have tried to open a file which is already open and so cannot be opened again. -Cancel your second attempt to open the…

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 192 Required terminal capability description

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 192 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 192 Reason for this Error in COBOL Required terminal capability description missing (Fatal) -A compulsory entry, for example cursor movement or clear screen, is missing from your terminal configuration database. -Add the missing entry to your terminal configuration database.

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 161 Illegal intermediate code (Fatal) -The i

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 161 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 161 Reason for this Error in COBOL Illegal intermediate code (Fatal) -The intermediate code which is currently being processed is not valid code. You are probably trying to execute a corrupted file or one which has not been submitted to your…

COBOL Runtime Error Code – 188 Filename too large (Fatal) -A filename w

In this post, you’ll learn about the COBOL runtime Error Code 188 and the reason why you are receiving it COBOL Error Code : 188 Reason for this Error in COBOL Filename too large (Fatal) -A filename which you have used has more characters than the maximum number allowed by your operating system. -You should recode your program to check the length of the file…