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Message 0336 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      0336
 
  Text:         Variable length group not allowed
 
  Explanation:  You cannot INITIALIZE a variable-length item.
 
  Resolution:   Delete the item name from the INITIALIZE statement.
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