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Name field

z/OS MVS JCL Reference
SA23-1385-00

A name is optional on a SET statement. If used, code it as follows:
  • The name should be unique within the job.
  • The name must begin in column 3.
  • The name is 1 through 8 alphanumeric or national ($, #, @) characters.
  • The first character must be alphabetic or national ($, #, @).
  • The name must be followed by at least one blank.
  • The name can not be @GENSET@, as this is a reserved name.

If a name is not coded, column 3 must be blank.

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