Problem:

When compiling some COBOL programs under Mainframe Express, the XDB ECM would fail with error

COBOL.EXE - Application Error / RTS:114 in file 'xdbacsq6' on compile

Resolution:

This issue  is resolved in the ALL09M30.exe wrappack for Mainframe Express.  This wrappack was available for download from the Micro Focus SupportLine website