IEB703I
INVALID KEYWORD VALUE. DELIMITER, DESCRIPTOR OR TYPE IS IMPROPER OR DUPLICATED. AN FD NAME HAS OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY.

Explanation

The keyword value pinpointed by message IEB727I (if any) is incorrect. Possibly:
  • A double quotation mark specified within a picture caused an incorrect length.
  • A starting character of * was used when AL or AN format was specified.
  • A character other than 0-9 or A-F was used when a hexadecimal digit was to be specified.
  • A non-numeric character was used when a decimal number was to be specified.
  • A keyword was misspelled.
  • An FD statement contained a previously used name.
  • Mutually exclusive subparameters are encountered such as FORMAT=CO and ACTION=RO. In this case, message IEB727I will not precede this message.

System action

Syntax checking of the remainder of the utility control statements in this set continues, but no additional data is generated. Processing continues normally with the next DSD statement encountered. The return code is 8.

System programmer response

If the error recurs and the program is not in error, look at the messages in the job log for more information. Search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the JCL and all printed output and output data sets related to the problem.

Programmer response

Probable user error. Since the output data set may have been only partially completed, run IEHPROGM to scratch the data set, if necessary. Correct the error and resubmit the job.

Source

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