M204.1688

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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=0Sets online return code
RETCODEB=4Sets batch (single user) return code
CLASS=EError class; the message can be suppressed with the X'04' bit setting of the MSGCTL parameter
AUDITERWrites the message with line type ER to the audit trail
CANCELCancels the user's request
COUNTIncrements the error count (ERCNT) parameter

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