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Message 1023 (↑ Syntax Messages)
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  Message:      1023
 
  Text:         WORKING-STORAGE SECTION expected.  Start of
                WORKING-STORAGE assumed
 
  Explanation:  Your program begins with an 01 level entry. It is
                assumed that this is the first item of Working Storage.
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