Can I redefine an x(100) field with a field of x(200)?



Can I redefine an x(100) field with a field of x(200)?..

Answer / Kalpna Rani

Yes, you can increase the length of an already defined data-set description in COBOL. If you try to do so, it will overwrite the existing data in the extended portion of the data structure.

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