Syntax of parameters
Syntax rules define how to code the fields and parameters on job
control statements. The syntax indicates:
- What the system requires.
- What is optional for the specific purpose or process you are requesting.
- How the parameters are to appear.
The syntax rules apply to all job control statements: JCL statements, JES2 control statements, and JES3 control statements.
Note: You must follow the syntax rules in coding job control
statements to achieve specific results. If you do not follow the rules,
you may get error messages or unpredictable results. IBM does not
support the use of statements or parameters to achieve results other
than those stated in this publication.