LABEL RECORDS clause

For sequential, relative, or indexed files, and for sort/merge SDs, the LABEL RECORDS clause is syntax checked, but has no effect on the execution of the program.

The LABEL RECORDS clause documents the presence or absence of labels.

STANDARD: Labels conforming to system specifications exist for this file.
STANDARD is permitted for mass storage devices and tape devices.
OMITTED: No labels exist for this file.
OMITTED is permitted for tape devices.

data-name-2: User labels are present in addition to standard labels. data-name-2 specifies the name of a user label record. data-name-2 must appear as the subject of a record description entry associated with the file.