I would point you to the COBOL and LE migrations guides. There you should find pretty plain statements that you cannot mix different levels of COBOL runtimes in the same run unit. Not sure, but I think CICS is just one run unit in that context.
If you do mix, then you can expect unpredictable results. The unpredictability includes seemingly successful tests and even long periods of apparently stable production before the snake in the grass opens the can of worms that will shoot you in the foot. But no matter. If you run into a COBOL or LE issue, about all IBM can reasonably offer is advice to use the most current versions. For COBOL runtimes, that is LE. The last time I checked, IBM supports most all versions of compilers with the proviso that only the latest runtimes (LE) are used across the board. So, Q: is mixing COBOL runtimes known to cause problems? A:yes Q: will fixing that fix this specific problem? A:No way to know other than by testing. Q: Will IBM supply fixes to COBOL II runtimes? A: Yes, they did, and they were packaged under LE. HTH and good luck. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schneiderwent, Craig Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: CEE3703I In HANC Control Block, the Eye Catcher is damaged. Has anyone else seen this message in their CICS regions? [z/OS 1.7, CICS TS 3.1] The program object detecting the error was last compiled in 1999 with VS COBOL II 1.4 and is _not_ using the LE runtimes. I'm wondering if anyone else has seen this error and if recompiling with Enterprise COBOL and linking with the LE runtimes is _known_ to fix it. If so, it would be grist for the LE migration mill. [cross-posted to CICS-L] NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
