Supported language and environment for Load API

To use the Load API, the language and the environment must meet the requirements of the Load API.

The following languages are supported for the Load API function:

  • Assembler Language
  • Enterprise COBOL for z/OS®
  • Enterprise PL/I for z/OS

The following requirements apply to the Load API environment:

  • The library of the application must be specified in the STEPLIB DD statement, and its execution environment must be the Language Environment®.
  • AMODE=24 and 31, RMODE 24 and ANY are supported.
Prerequisite: Before you use the Load API, ensure that your environment is configured for the Load API. For more information, see Configuring the environment to use the Load API.