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Message 0273 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0273
 
  Text:         Non-elementary item has invalid qualifier, or PICTURE
                missing
 
  Explanation:  You have specified in a group item a qualifier that
                can be used only in an elementary item.  Possibly you
                intended the item to be elementary but omitted the
                PICTURE clause.
 
  Resolution:   Check your Language Reference for details of the
                correct syntax. Delete the clause in error, or insert the
                PICTURE clause.
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