MERGE — Merge Input Data Sets (Processing Parameter)

Tells EREP to

Use the records from both the ERDS and a history file as input for the requested report.

Defaults

EREP assumes MERGE=N and uses records from only one input file if you omit this processing parameter.

Coding

• Specifying MERGE is the same as MERGE=Y.
• You must make sure the system control statements needed to define both of the input files are present. Refer to the following topics in the EREP User's Guide for more details and examples: MVS System Controls, Defining Files for CPEREPXA, and VSE System Controls

Parameter Conflicts

HIST

Notes

• If you do not use the MERGE (or HIST) parameter, you are telling EREP that the ERDS is its only input.
• Under MVS, the history input can be in more than one data set. See HIST — History Input (Processing Parameter).
• Under VSE, the input and output files should be assigned to different EXTENTs.