◄Key► ◄Up► ◄Contents► ◄Index► ◄Back► ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Message: 0064 Text: If file is EXTERNAL, then PADDING CHARACTER must be also Explanation: If a file is defined as EXTERNAL then the data item specified in the associated PADDING CHARACTER clause must also be defined as EXTERNAL. Resolution: Change your program. -♦-