When running the same SORT in versions v6.0 Patch Update 21 and v8.0 Patch Update 3, the results are different.

The sort contains :

export SORTTYPE=2

mfsort \\
sort fields "(50,2,pd,a)" \\
use DS_SYNCSORT_COBOL_K000_OUT org sq record f,100 \\
give DS_SYNCSORT_COBOL_K311_OUT.$A2_COBVER org sq record f,100

The results appear to be in a different order in v8.0 Patch Update 3
 

Resolution

This has been identified as a product issue which will be addressed by defect OCRCT50A415194.
To check for the status of this defect, contact Customer Support.

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