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Message 0249 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0249
 
  Text:         Alternate keys have same reference
 
  Explanation:  The two alternate keys you have defined for an indexed
                sequential file overlap. Alternate keys must be
                completely distinct from one another.
 
  Resolution:   Redefine the alternate keys so that they do not
                overlap, or define them as split keys (which are
                allowed to overlap).
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