Problem:
What is a return code of 128 from STOP RUN/GOBACK?
Resolution:
If a program simply terminates with a STOP RUN or GOBACK then the value returned to ERRORLEVEL is undefined. Basically it could be anything from an OS value through to a piece of uninitialized memory.
When using ERRORLEVEL with a COBOL program then it is necessary to explicitly control/set it within the program code. For example:
...
move 12 to return-code.
stop run.
or
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stop run returning 12 size 4.
or
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move 12 to return-code.
goback.
or
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goback returning 12 size 4.
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