can we use 77 level no for Redefines?if we use give an example?

can we use 77 level no for Redefines?if we use give an
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can we use 77 level no for Redefines?if we use give an example?..

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Yes, We can use 77 level in Redefines.
But make sure the redefining variable & Redefined variable must be defined with level 77.

77 A pic x(5) value 'delhi'.
77 B redefines A pic 9(5).

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can we use 77 level no for Redefines?if we use give an example?..

Answer / krishna rao

yes we can use.but the redefine and redefued level numbers
should be equal.

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can we use 77 level no for Redefines?if we use give an example?..

Answer / mrudula

No, level number 66 is used only for RENAMES the elementary data items

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