PM77104: NOHANDLE option is not accepted before the end of a 2-word commands in CICS EXEC statements

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The real-time syntax check in the System z LPEX , COBOL and PL/I
  Editors does not accept the NOHANDLE  option placed before the
  EXEC CICS command is fully named in some multiple-word EXEC CICS
  commands.  For example, WRITE NOHANDLE FILE... (rather than
  WRITE FILE.... NOHANDLE) would be flagged with an error
  annotation in the editor even though the compiler accepts it
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• The EXEC CICS real-time syntax check parser did not accept
  NOHANDLE or other command options before a multiple-word CICS
  command (like WRITE FILE) was fully specified, but the compiler
  accepts this form.
  

Problem conclusion

• The EXEC CICS real-time syntax check parser has been changed to
  be more flexible regarding the order of command options in many
  multiple-word CICS commands (like WRITE FILE, ADD SUBEVENT,
  INVOKE SERVICE, RUN ACTIVITY, and others).
  
  The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with
  IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.0.3.4 Fix Pack which
  is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page:
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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Fix information

• Fixed component name

  RATL DEV FOR SY

• Fixed component ID

  5724T0700

Applicable component levels

• R803 PSY

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