The ABEND macro is used to initiate error processing for a task. ABEND can request a full or tailored dump of virtual storage areas and control blocks pertaining to the tasks being abnormally terminated, and can specify that the entire job step is to be abnormally terminated.

The ABEND statement terminates the issuing task abnormally. This statement also invokes or ignores previously established abend exits and writes a task dump to the log file.

Mainframe JCL User Abend Codes - Causes & Solutions for s0C1, s0C7, sB37, sE37, s002, s522, s613, u0888 etc

Aug 2, 2023 · Detailed description and how to fix system abend codes in IBM Mainframe systems.

Apr 23, 2012 · I am getting S0C4 Abend sometimes. My code (basically read a input file and create a new file both of same LRECL, and format) runs fine and gives proper output file when there is less number of records (in 100's) in input file but it got abended when there are records in thousands in i/p file.

There are two types of abend codes: 1) user abends (Language Environment and user-specified) and 2) system abends. User abends follow the format of U dddd, where dddd is a decimal user abend code. System abends follow the format of S hhh, where hhh is a hexadecimal abend code.

Sep 8, 2006 · Examine the S0C1 abend message and associated dump to identify the specific instruction, data, or memory access causing the protection exception. Look for clues in the abend message, such as the program counter (PC) value or storage location, to …

Use an ABEND command to indicate that the task is abnormally terminated with control passed either to an abend exit specified for a program on a higher logical level or, if there is not one, …

Jul 2, 2010 · Yes, it is possible to abend your job intentionally through COBOL program by simply calling one module which doesn't exist. It will give S806 abend code.

Jan 24, 2013 · Abend happens during the execution of a program in a step (JCL). Generally it can be categorized into system abend and user abend. System Abend – It will occurs when the system is not able to execute a statement which is coded …