DSNA613I   csect-name THE DATA SET NAME DSNAME=dsname MUST NOT BEGIN WITH A PATTERN MATCHING CHARACTER

Explanation

The specified data set name begins with an '*' or '%'. This is not allowed for filtering, because it will cause a massive search of the catalog and could tie up a lot of system resources.

System action

No action is taken with the named data set.

Programmer response

Correct the invalid data set name.

Severity

12 (severe)