Concatenating data sets to the LNKLST concatenation

The number of data sets you can concatenate to form the LNKLST concatenation is limited by the total number of DASD extents the data sets will occupy. The total number of extents must not exceed 255. A partitioned data set extended (PDSE) counts as one extent.

The system concatenates as many of the data sets as possible until the limit of 255 extents is reached. The system ignores the remaining data sets. When the limit has been exceeded, the system writes error message IEA328E to the operator's console. This message is issued whether the concatenation is defined by LNKLSTxx or by PROGxx.