IEHPROGM returns a code in register 15 to indicate the results of program execution. The return codes and their meanings are:

Codes

Meaning

00 (X'00')

Successful completion.

04 (X'04')

A syntax error was found in the name field of the control statement or in the PARM field in the EXEC statement. Processing continues.

08 (X'08')

A request for a specific operation was ignored because of an incorrect control statement or an otherwise invalid request. The operation is not performed.

12 (X'0C')

An input/output error was detected when trying to read from or write to SYSPRINT, SYSIN or the VTOC. The utility is ended.

16 (X'10')

An unrecoverable error exists. The utility is ended.