ASMA183E Operand 3 must be absolute, 0-255; ignored

Explanation

If there is another message with this statement, this message is advisory. If this message appears alone, the third operand of an EQU statement contains one of the following errors:
  • It is not an absolute term or expression whose value is within the range of 0 to 255
  • It contains a symbol that is not previously defined
  • It is circularly defined
  • It is too complex; for example, it causes an arithmetic overflow during evaluation.

System action

The third operand is ignored, and the type attribute of the EQU statement is set to U.

Programmer response

Correct the error if it exists. Paired relocatable symbols in different LOCTRs, even though in the same CSECT, are not valid where an absolute, predefined value is required.

Severity

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