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Message 054 (↑ Code Generation Messages)
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  Message:      054
 
  Text:         Parameter type cannot be passed by value
 
  Severity:     Recoverable
 
  Explanation:  Only those COMP-5 items that are 4 bytes or smaller
                can be passed by value.
 
  Resolution:   Ensure that any COMP-5 items are no larger than 4
                bytes.
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