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Message 0308 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0308
 
  Text:         Conditional statement not allowed in this context
 
  Explanation:  You have used a conditional statement (one which
                specifies that the truth value of a condition is to be
                determined at run-time) in the Procedure Division where
                an imperative statement is expected.
 
  Resolution:   Replace the statement with one that begins with an
                imperative verb and is followed by a specification of
                an unconditional action to be taken at run-time.
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