M204.1688
M204.1688 token in pattern 'token2' near character token3
During the evaluation of a SOUL request or Host Language Interface function, a syntax error is detected in the token2 pattern at character number token3. token is one of the following:
- BAD REPEAT FUNCTION
- ILLEGAL SPECIAL CHARACTER
- SYNTAX
In SOUL, the request is canceled. Host Language Interface functions receive a return code of 4.
Response: Consult Statement syntax, correct the syntax of the pattern, and retry the request.
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 |
| CANCEL | Cancels the user's request |
| COUNT | Increments the error count (ERCNT) parameter |