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open dataset does not return proper subrc?

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‎2009 Jul 24 9:35 PM

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OPEN DATASET lc_filename FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT.

In this statement, lc_filename has the value C:\temp\mainfilereport_20090724163319.TXT

I expect this to fail.

But the subrc is being returned as ZERO.

Please advise what is wrong with this statement..

Thanks

OPEN DATASET lc_filename FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT.

In this statement, lc_filename has the value C:\temp\mainfilereport_20090724163319.TXT

I expect this to fail.

But the subrc is being returned as ZERO.

Please advise what is wrong with this statement..

Thanks

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Sandra_Rossi
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‎2009 Jul 24 11:05 PM

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Did you check SAP notes? Maybe the OS creates the file in DIR_HOME directory when the path is invalid. Could you check in AL11? You may also add "MESSAGE msg" to the "OPEN DATASET", maybe you'll get more information.