Created On:  2010-04-21

Problem:

During execution of a SYNCSORT via a PROC, the SYSIN parameters are not recognized, and below is the error message (with RC=16):

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          Micro Focus MFJSORT Utility 3.0.00                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
SORT127E: Missing SORT/MERGE/COPY command statement                                                                                 
SORT015U: Command statement error(s) detected   

Resolution:

In this case, the SYSIN had extra control characters. After removal of the extra control characters the sort worked without issue.
Incident #2422426