SE69406: RDI 9.6.0.2 ILE RPG OUTLINE INCORRECTLY SHOWS VARCHAR(0:2) FOR SUB-PROCEDURE FOR VARCHAR RETURN VALUE DEFINED WITH A CONSTANT

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When using Rational Developer for i (RDI) 9.6.0.2 to edit ILE
  RPG source if a the varchar return value of a procedure is
  defined using a constant, the outline view does not resolve the
  constant and shows VARCHAR(0:2) as the type.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  The RPG Outline shows VARCHAR(0:2) when the VARCHAR keyword
  parameter is a named constant.
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem is fixed in the RDi 9.6.0.7 update.
  Product web page:
  https://www.ibm.com/us-en/marketplace/rational-developer-for-i
  Fix List and download link:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27038481
  

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:

Modules/Macros

• Outline
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  RDI RPG AND COB

• Fixed component ID

  5724Y99RC

Applicable component levels