PH50282: RATIONAL PROGRAMMING PATTERN 9.7.2 : WRONG POSITION IN -LAL WITH REDEFINED FILLER AND OCCURS

APAR status

• Closed as fixed if next.

Error description

• In RPP 9.7.2, in some circumstances the -lal is false but
  COBOL is OK.
  
  Redefines with occurs.
  In DataElement group with a FILLER PIC X(42).
  After this FILLER are 3 other DataElements groups wich
  redefines this FILLER.
  The last DataElement group contains an occurs : the
  following DataElement begins before than expected,
  as if there was no occurs.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All users using Position Address and Length tab for Segment  *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * Issue with -LAL when group contains redefines and occurs.    *
  * The address of the next field is not correct.                *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Applicable component levels