M204.1527
M204.1527 fileOrGroupName file option prohibits delete records
The compiler has detected an attempt to compile a Delete Records statement for a file that has the FOPT X'20' bit set on (or for a group that has at least one such file). The program is not run.
Response: Change the program to do a series of Delete Record statements.
File manager response: Remove the FOPT X'20' setting if application performance considerations require the use of the Delete Records statement.
Message attributes:
| RETCODEO=0 | Sets online return code |
|---|---|
| RETCODEB=4 | Sets batch (single user) return code |
| CLASS=E | Error class; the message can be suppressed with the X'04' bit setting of the MSGCTL parameter |
| AUDITER | Writes the message with line type ER to the audit trail |
| COUNT | Increments the error count (ERCNT) parameter |
| ECHO | Displays the line that caused the error |