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Message 0224 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0224
 
  Text:         SIGN must be LEADING or TRAILING
 
  Explanation:  This optional clause can be specified only for numeric
                description entries which contain the character S in
                their PICTURE clause.  The key word SIGN must be
                followed by either LEADING or TRAILING depending on
                the position you wish the operational sign to take.
 
  Resolution:   Add one of these words.
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