Yes but why would want a program that is given an input file with the wrong RECFM to do anything but abend? Aren't abends the polite way to say to the job submitter "thou hast fubared?"
IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> wrote on 12/08/2006 06:03:27 PM: > Off the top of my head, you may have to use your DCB ABEND exit to set a > flag or two. The return and allow the code to ABEND. > > Meanwhile, you will need to have an ESTAE that will recognize the ABEND > and RETRY at the address you decide on. You can then cleanly shutdown > anything you need to, including doing CLOSE processing. ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this communication (including any attachments hereto) is confidential and is intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. The information may also constitute a legally privileged confidential communication. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, copying, or unauthorized use of this information, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. Thank you ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

