Anil

• Dec 7th, 2006

 

We cann't open Empty VSAM dataset in input mode but yes for output mode

avinash

• Dec 12th, 2006

 

no we can't do it in open mode.

gopu

• Jan 4th, 2007

 

 It is posssible to open a empty Vsam dataset on output mode, but its not possible to open in input mode.

kanth

• Feb 21st, 2007

 

it is not possible to open the empty vsamdata set.if u try to open tht   it displays  lastcc-12.

bhd8ball

 Profile Answers by bhd8ball 

• Mar 22nd, 2007

 

You can open a vsam dataset that has NO records in it if you initialize it with IDCAMS.

Create it.

Copy a 'blank' record into it.

Delete the record (with IDCAMS)

Now it can be opened sucessfully in OR output.  You may get a '4' condition code if you open it input.....