Yes, U can do it. Just give it DISP=(OLD,KEEP) or DISP= (OLD,CATLG) in the

Can a temporary dataset be converted to permanent dataset
and vice-versa in the middle of a job ?

Question Posted / pintokott

Answer Posted / pintokott

Yes, U can do it. Just give it DISP=(OLD,KEEP) or DISP=
(OLD,CATLG) in the middle of a job.

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