IBM0234S
ONCODE=oncode-value The UNDEFINEDFILE condition was raised because the data set was never loaded (FILE= or ONFILE= file-name).

Explanation

A file can not be opened for INPUT or UPDATE to access a VSAM data set until one or more records have been loaded into the data set using a SEQUENTIAL OUTPUT file. Once records are loaded into the data set, records can be added using a DIRECT UPDATE file even after all records have been deleted from the data set. The ONCODE associated with this message is 82.

System action

The ERROR condition is raised.

Programmer response

Load the empty data set first. Then proceed with further update/input/delete activity.

Symbolic Feedback Code

IBM07A

Parent topic: PL/I runtime messages