PM91241: The modulo arithmetic expression used against a character variable produces compiler errors'

Rational Business Developer Fix Pack (8.5.1.1) for 8.5.1
Rational Business Developer Fix Pack 2 (8.5.1.2) for 8.5.1

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• IGYPS0027-S Non-COBOL character(s) were found starting with '%'
  in column 34. The modulo arithmetic expression used against a
  character variable produces compiler errors
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• A COBOL compiler error is produced when trying to do a modulo
  (%) expression against a character variable instead of a numeric
   variable. EGL cobolGen allows character variables to be used as
   numeric variables. The logic in the generator was incorrect for
   modulo when using it this way. It should be noted at using
  character variables as numeric ones, has significant CPU
  overhead and should be avoided when performance is a
  consideration.
  

Problem conclusion

• The software has been updated to produce correct COBOL source
  when using modulo against a character variable.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  RATL BUS DEV

• Fixed component ID

  5724S5000

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

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