I know chain keyword retreive records randomly but how chain
keyword exactly works internally????

Answer Posted / sandy

chain op code firstly set the file pointer to BOF(begin of file).then look for key or rrn which is specified in factor 1.
in rpg400 EX:
 Factor1          opcode        factor2                    Key/rrn           chain       file name/record format name

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