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Message 1018 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      1018
 
  Text:         VALUE clause not allowed here.  Clause processed as
                comment
 
  Explanation:  You have tried to assign a value to a data item
                defined in the File Section or the Linkage Section.
                The VALUE clause is ignored.
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