Try using "Oct" instead of "OCT". Regards, Richard Schuh
> -----Original Message----- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gentry, Stephen > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:34 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: REXX DATE function > > I am trying to run the following code: > <code> > > /* */ > date1='12 OCT 2008' > date2='13 OCT 2008' > trace i > date11 = DATE('B',date1) > date21 = DATE('B',date2) > say '-->diff=:'date21-date11-1 > exit > > </code> > > When I do, I get the following results: > > SRGELAPS > > 5 *-* date11 = DATE('B',date1) > > >L> "B" > > >V> "12 OCT 2008" > > 5 +++ date11 = DATE('B',date1) > > DMSREX475E Error 40 running SRGELAPS EXEC, line 5: Incorrect > call to routine > > Why am I doing wrong? HELP REXX DATE shows the DATE format > that I am using to be valid. I've tried plugging in the > actual date (with quotes) and get the same results. > Thanks, > Steve G. >
