M204.1690
M204.1690 Unmatched parenthesis in pattern token
In the execution of a SOUL request or Host Language Interface function, an open parenthesis was never closed, or a close parenthesis had no corresponding open in the pattern token. In SOUL, the request is canceled. Host Language Interface functions receive a return code of 4.
Response: Correct the pattern, and retry the SOUL request or Host Language application.
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 |