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Message 0246 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0246
 
  Text:         KEY <key-name> missing or illegal
 
  Explanation:  You have not specified the RECORD KEY clause in the
                file description of an indexed sequential file.
 
  Resolution:   Add the RECORD KEY clause to the file description.
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