IKM050
11111111 MORE THAN ONE SIGN CHAR IN PICTURE BEGNG xxx

Explanation

The system detected a numeric picture specification that contains more than one (not drifting) sign character.

In the message text:
xxx
The picture specification.

System programmer response

If the error recurs and the program is not in error, search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide all printed output and output data sets related to the problem.

Programmer response

Correct any errors in the PL/I source statement and let the syntax checker scan it again. Compile the statement as part of a valid program.

Source

Programming Language/I (PL/I)