ASMA164W Operand is a null string - record not punched

Explanation

A PUNCH statement does not have any characters between its two apostrophes, or a single apostrophe to be punched as data is not represented by two apostrophes.

System action

The statement is ignored.

Programmer response

Correct the operand. If you want to punch a blank record, the operand of the PUNCH statement should be a space enclosed in apostrophes.

Severity

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