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Why do I get a 204 Error on CALL SYSTEM?

  • February 15, 2013
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Problem:

Why do I get a 204 Error on CALL "SYSTEM"?

Resolution:

The limit on the number of bytes for a Windows command line is 130 (per the RM/COBOL User's Guide). A command line greater than that could clobber data structures. If the command is too long, it will return an error 204.

Old KB# 6124