COBOL Wizard Specifies Variable as the Return Value but the Variable Is Made an [output] Parameter

• Microsoft COM Transaction Integrator for CICS and IMS, version 4.0 SP2
• Microsoft SNA Server, versions 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3

SYMPTOMS

The COM Transaction Integrator for CICS and IMS (COMTI) Component Builder is used to create a new component library by importing a COBOL program using the Import COBOL Wizard. After completion, the variable selected to be the return value appears, as an [output] parameter.

CAUSE

The means of producing this error is fairly complex. At the point where the wizard asks you to click Finish the operation, instead follow these steps:

1. Click Back



2. Click Back again.



3. Click Next.



4. Click Finish.

WORKAROUND

One workaround is to redo the Import COBOL Wizard operation, avoiding the sequence specified under the CAUSE section.

A second workaround is to manually correct the component's declarations using Component Builder.

1. Right-click the method in the left pane and click Unlock.



2. In the right pane, select and delete the inconsistent parameter.



3. Right-click the method in the left pane and click Properties



4. Specify the correct return value using the Properties dialog box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0 Service Pack 3.

Additional query words:

Keywords : sna4sp2 sna4sp3
Version : WINDOWS:4.0 SP2,4.0 SP3
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug