Open statement itself fails when u try to open an empty file.

created cluster using IDCAMS ..that is empty ..when i write a
program for read using Input ..wil it open the cluster or
gives any error?

Question Posted / pramod

Answer Posted / pramod

Open statement itself fails when u try to open an empty
file.

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