The error message from the system function is at the end of the c89 message. Usually this happens because the program used in the indicated step cannot be found. For example, if the compiler program whose name is the value of the environment variable {_CNAME} (or its default value) is not in the search order used for MVS™ programs, an error results.
In the message text:
string1 is the step name. string2 is the return code. string3 is the error message.
Try to correct the problem based on the specific error message associated with the failing step. If you do not succeed, reenter the c89 command with the -v option and redirect stdout and stderr to a file. Keep this pseudo-JCL and error file and the c89 command specified for problem determination.
Reenter the c89 command. If the problem persists, contact the IBM® service representative responsible for your installation.