Mainframe, MVS and zOS Discussion

Generally, VSAM data sets (like sequential data sets) will be read sequentially from the first record to the last. You can use direct reads instead of sequential reads to skip around in the data set.

CICS does allow you to read in a reverse fashion by allowing EXEC CICS READPREV but this only ...

Akshya Chopra" wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:49 pm Use command f all x'05' you can find bad data.

Have you considered checking the IBM manuals for an explanation of the S722 abend, as it seems to be specific to the SYSOUT limit, and reaching out to your support for assistance, especially if the SYSOUT limit was exceeded due to a large number of lines?

In office we are not allowed to open ...

googlin with ibm abend s722
will return the links to the manuals with the expanation

hint ...
The S722 ABEND is specific to the SYSOUT limit .
Receiving the ABEND722 indicates the SYSOUT limit was exceeded

speak to your support
a large number of lines might be acceptable

Thanks. Can we not ...