Problem:
Client was getting error COBCH0250S status field is missing or illegal on every compile. This was occurring for every field specified as a FILE STATUS in their SELECT clause.
The file status field had been set as follows:
pic xx comp-5
Resolution:
The first character of the file status field cannot be defined as a comp field. Only the 2nd character can be defined as comp. For example:
01 file-stat.
05 fs-1 pic x.
05 fs-2 pic x comp-x.
This format will allow for the extended Micro Focus file status codes to be retrieved.
Old KB# 5354
