The following table explains the error numbers that may be returned by the magnetic tape or floppy disk I/O statements when used with the RETURNING clause.
Error # |
Error Description |
Action |
1 |
TAPE OR FLOPPY DISK NOT ATTACHED |
Attach the tape unit or floppy disk unit. |
2 |
SHORT BLOCK ERROR |
The block size is incorrect. Use a different block size. |
3 |
COMMAND REJECT |
Retry the last tape or floppy disk command. |
4 |
PARITY ERROR |
If the error occurs while writing, try another tape or floppy disk. If the error occurs while reading, attempt to recover. If the problem persists, service the tape drive or floppy disk drive. |
5 |
END OF FILE |
User defined |
6 |
END OF DATA |
User defined |
7 |
ND OF TAPE OR FLOPPY DISK |
Mount next tape or floppy disk to continue operations. |
8 |
TAPE OR FLOPPY DISK WRITE.PROTECTED |
Remove the tape or floppy disk, write-enable it, and reload it. |
9 |
TAPE DRIVE OR FLOPPY DISK DRIVE NOT READY |
Put the tape unit or floppy disk unit on line. |
10 |
INCORRECT TAPE LABEL FORMAT |
This message only occurs on 1/4-inch cartridge tape drives. Set the tape drive to the correct tape label format. See the T-FORMAT command in the Guide to mvBase Files and Accounts for more information. |
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