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Jfruehwirth
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 Determining which concatenated dataset is being processed by a COBOL program
COBOL, Concatenate, Datasets, DSN, Mainframe
I'd like to determine which dataset in a group of concatenated datasets is currently being processed. I have multiple datasets going through an edit process (COBOL) on a mainframe and when I find an error I'd like to list the DSN the record is in. 

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ASKED: March 30, 2011  4:22 PM
UPDATED: July 21, 2011  3:09 PM
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The whole point of concatenating datasets is that logically they make up one file. I am sure that by digging deep enough, some DCB or other control info can give you an answer. I suspect, however, that this forum is not the best for that sort of in-depth question.
Last Wiki Answer Submitted:  July 21, 2011  3:09 pm  by  Meandyou   5,205 pts.
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