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  Message:      0138
 
  Text:         'EXCLUSIVE', 'AUTOMATIC' or 'MANUAL' missing
 
  Explanation:  The LOCK MODE clause within the FILE-CONTROL
                paragraph of the Environment Division does not contain
                one of the words EXCLUSIVE, AUTOMATIC, or MANUAL, or
                if it does, your COBOL system has failed to recognize
                the word, perhaps owing to a spelling mistake.  The
                LOCK MODE clause controls access to files shared
                between a number of users in a multi-user
                environment.  Its form is determined by the file-type
                with which it is used.
 
  Resolution:   Further details on the use of the LOCK MODE clause can
                be found in your Language Reference.
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