A name is required on a PROC statement in an in-stream procedure and is optional on a PROC statement in a cataloged procedure. Code it as follows:

• When coded for an in-stream procedure, each name must be unique within the job. When coded for a cataloged procedure, the name need not be unique.
• The name must begin in column 3.
• The name is 1 through 8 alphanumeric or national ($, #, @) characters.
• The first character must be alphabetic or national ($, #, @).
• The name must be followed by at least one blank.