Can we have a JOBSTEP without any EXEC ?

Answer Posted / zerro

No, you can't. But you can use system program IEFBR14 to do
nothing on the sole step, e.g.
//MYJOB JOB
//MYSTE EXEC PGM=IEFBR14
p.s. what is the purpose to write a job without any real
work inside?

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