Message 1020 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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Message: 1020
Text: Unsigned numeric field. Sign in VALUE clause ignored
Explanation: You have defined a numeric data item, that is, PIC 9,
and you have tried to assign a signed number as its
value. Your COBOL system ignores the sign you have
specified. Where you are attempting to move a number
with a negative sign into a numeric field, the result
will not be as expected.
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