BUG: JCL Present in COBOL Import File Causes Error

 Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
Article ID: Q182634
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft COM Transaction Integrator for CICS and IMS 1.0 included with SNA Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When using the Component Builder Import COBOL Wizard, the following message is displayed: 

   Invalid COBOL was found at the beginning of the file. This
   file may not contain any COBOL.

CAUSE

Job Control Language (JCL) statements are present in the file that is used by the Import COBOL Wizard.

WORKAROUND

To work around the problem, use a text editor to remove the JCL statements from the file that is to be used for the Import COBOL Wizard.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft COM Transaction Integrator for CICS and IMS version 1.0. A supported fix is now available for SNA Server version 4.0, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information. 

Keywords          : kbbug1.00 CTICB CTIProg
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 19, 1998
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