The parameter list supplied by the programmer is incorrect; that is, the halfword pointed to by the first word of the three-word parameter list contains a negative number.
The program step is ended. The return code is 12.
If the error recurs and the program is not in error, look at the messages in the job log for more information. Search problem reporting data bases for a fix for the problem. If no fix exists, contact the IBM® Support Center. Provide the JCL and all printed output and output data sets related to the problem.
Probable user error. Make sure that the length of the parameter list specified is not a negative number.
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