The LIST (DIR) or NLST (LS) command was entered with the ** global file name character in the path name, but the ** was either not preceded by or not followed by a period (.) or blank. The ** character is used to replace zero or more complete qualifiers in the name.
FTP continues.
See the z/OS Communications Server: IP User's Guide and Commands for the rules for using special characters in LIST and NLST commands.
None.