Natural System Error Messages 2551-2600

NAT2551: Filler may not be used.

Text
Filler may not be used.
Explanation
A SUPER-, SUB-, OR PHONETIC-DESCRIPTOR may not be defined
out of a field with name 'FILLER'.
Action
Enter a valid field name.

NAT2552: Length of superdescriptor > 126.

Text
Length of superdescriptor > 126.
Explanation
The maximum length of a superdescriptor must be less than or equal
to 126 characters, i.e., the sum of the length of all fields contained
in a superdescriptor must not exceed 126.
Action
Correct length.

NAT2553: Field is a sub-, super-, or phonetic-descriptor.

Text
Field is a sub-, super-, or phonetic-descriptor.
Explanation
No recursive description can be used for a super-, sub-,
or phonetic-descriptor.
Action
Change SOURCE-FIELD of descriptor.

NAT2554: Field not alphanumeric.

Text
Field not alphanumeric.
Explanation
The field was defined as a phonetic descriptor. The source field of a
phonetic descriptor must always be alphanumeric.
Action
Enter a field which is alphanumeric.

NAT2555: Specify only one field for subdescriptors.

Text
Specify only one field for subdescriptors.
Explanation
Only one field can be used to define a subdescriptor.
A subdescriptor is a descriptor which contains a subfield of one Adabas
field only.
Action
Enter only one field name.

NAT2556: Specify only one field for phonetic descriptor.

Text
Specify only one field for phonetic descriptor.
Explanation
A phonetic descriptor contains one field only; this field must
be alphanumeric.
Action
Enter only 1 field.

NAT2557: Files found are not Adabas or VSAM files.

Text
Files found are not Adabas or VSAM files.
Explanation
The 'related-fields/files-function' can only be executed for an
Adabas-file or an Userview (file type 'A' or 'U'), for a VSAM file
or its userview (file type 'V' or 'W') or for a LOGICAL VSAM file
or its userview (file type 'L' or 'R').
Action
Enter a valid file name.

NAT2558: File entered is not a standard file.

Text
File entered is not a standard file.
Explanation
The function 'standard file related field' refers to standard files
(file type = 'Z'). The file entered is not a standard file.
Action
Enter a standard file name or leave blank.

NAT2559: Member not found.

Text
Member not found.
Explanation
The Natural member cannot be found in the specified
source library.
Action
Restart the punch-job with valid member and library names.

NAT2560: Enter 'Y', 'N', or blank for ciphered.

Text
Enter 'Y', 'N', or blank for ciphered.
Explanation
Ciphered flag can only be yes (Y) or no (N). Note that a blank
means no.
Action
Enter a valid ciphered flag.

NAT2561: No preprocessor abend data found.

Text
No preprocessor abend data found.
Explanation
The preprocessor writes control records to the dictionary. Should
the preprocessor abend for any reason, the active reference records
must be deleted. This records can be deleted under the control of
Predict. No control record was found in the dictionary with the
specified search criteria.
Action
Enter valid search criteria.

NAT2562: Invalid file-number (n001-n255).

Text
Invalid file-number (n001-n255).
Explanation
A file must be numbered with a number from 1 to 255.
The first digit (n) may be used in Predict as an identifier which
identifies the files.
Action
Enter a valid file number.

NAT2563: Security level must be 0-15.

Text
Security level must be 0-15.
Explanation
The Adabas security level for access or update must be between
0 and 15; '0' means 'not protected', and '15' gives the highest
protection level.
Action
Enter a valid security level.

NAT2564: Invalid file type.

Text
Invalid file type.
Explanation
An invalid file type was entered. Valid file types are:
   A-Adabas file
   C-conceptual file
   I-ISAM
   L-logical VSAM file
   O-operating system file
   P-partitioned data set
   R-userview on VSAM file
   S-sequential data set
   U-user view on Adabas file
   V-user view on VSAM file
   W-user view on logical VSAM file
   Z-standard file
Action
Enter a valid file type.

NAT2565: Member name already used.

Text
Member name already used.
Explanation
At generation time the user requested to store the generated code
in a member which is already used for some other file. To prevent
the user from overwriting code Predict issues this message and
prompts the user to enter a new member and / or library name where
the generated code is to be stored.
Action
Enter valid member and library names.

NAT2566: Invalid record format.

Text
Invalid record format.
Explanation
An invalid RECFM was specified. Valid RECFM's are:
 F---fixed
 FB--fixed block
 V---variable
 VB--variable blocked
 VBS-variable blocked standard
 FBS-fixed block standard
 U---undefined
Action
Enter a valid RECFM.

NAT2567: File number already exists. New file number assigned.

Text
File number already exists. New file number assigned.
Explanation
During the load process of files Predict checks whether the file
number of the file to be loaded is available. If the file number is
already assigned to another file Predict seeks for the next free
file number and assignes this one to the file to be loaded.

NAT2568: Duplicate file number on input data set.

Text
Duplicate file number on input data set.
Explanation
If two master files were found on the input data set having the
same number, this message is issued. To prevent inconsistencies
the attribute 'file type' of the second master file is changed
to 'conceptual'.

NAT2569: Table overflow.

Text
Table overflow.
Explanation
The function 'LIST Adabas FIELDS USED BY PROGRAMS' is restricted
by the following conditions:
     no more than 50 user views may be defined to one Adabas file
     no more than 100 DDMs generated with prefixes are supported
     no more than 100 fields with same Adabas short name are supported.
This message appears if mentioned limits are reached and the process
stops.

NAT2570: Natural specification only if language = 'N'.

Text
Natural specification only if language = 'N'.
Explanation
The specification of
            Natural-program
            Natural-library
            Natural-file number
            Natural-database number
is only allowed if the language = 'N' is entered.
Action
Enter language = 'N'.

NAT2571: File number already exists.

Text
File number already exists.
Explanation
An attempt was made to add a file which number already exists
in the dictionary. The first digit of the file number may be
used to distinguish between files in different DATABASES.
(Remember: in Predict the file numbers range from n001 to n255).
Action
Change the file number.

NAT2572: User views can only be copied from file type A, U, V, R, L or W.

Text
User views can only be copied from file type A, U, V, R, L or W.
Explanation
An User view can only be created cia the COPY function from another
User view or an Adabas or VSAM file. Valid file types are 'A', 'U',
'V', 'R', 'L' or 'W'.
Action
Enter a valid file type.

NAT2573: If language = 'N' only Natural parameters allowed.

Text
If language = 'N' only Natural parameters allowed.
Explanation
If you specify language = 'N' only
                natural program
                natural library
                natural file number
                natural database number
could be entered.
Action
Enter only the natural parameters.

NAT2574: File does not exist.

Text
File does not exist.
Explanation
If you want to display the elements which are used and not defined
the entered file must exist.
Action
Enter a existing file.

NAT2575: Member- and library name must be specified.

Text
Member- and library name must be specified.
Explanation
In this function of the subsystem 'Maintenance generated code' the
Member- and library name must be specified.
Action
Enter Member- and/or library name.

NAT2576: Unknown programming language.

Text
Unknown programming language.
Explanation
An invalid language was entered during program or module
addition or modification.  Valid languages are:

      B---BAL(assembler)
      C---COBOL
      P---PL/1
      N---Natural (only for a program entry)
     ' '--(blank) other
Action
Enter a valid language.

NAT2577: Only 'B', 'O' or blank allowed.

Text
Only 'B', 'O' or blank allowed.
Explanation
The mode can only be O (online) or B (batch).
Action
Enter a valid mode.

NAT2578: The related Adabas field does not exist.

Text
The related Adabas field does not exist.
Explanation
An attempt was made to reference an Adabas field that does not exist
in the related Adabas file.
Action
Enter a valid Field ID or leave blank.

NAT2579: File is not an Adabas file.

Text
File is not an Adabas file.
Explanation
The related Adabas file must be a file of file type 'A'.
Action
Enter a valid File ID or leave blank.

NAT2580: A filler may be used in REDEFINEs only.

Text
A filler may be used in REDEFINEs only.
Explanation
Predict recognizes the field type filler, but it may only be specified
in a REDEFINE. It is not possible to define fillers for basic fields.
Action
Do not use fillers when defining basic (real) fields.

NAT2581: Only 'C', 'I', and blank are valid types.

Text
Only 'C', 'I', and blank are valid types.
Explanation
For a relationship entry, the type may only be C (coupled in Adabas),
I (implicit) or blank (implicit).
Action
Enter a valid type.

NAT2582: File 1 or 2 missing.

Text
File 1 or 2 missing.
Explanation
A relationship can only be established between 2 files: enter
a file name.
Action
Enter a file name.

NAT2583: Purge for automatic rule not allowed.

Text
Purge for automatic rule not allowed.
Explanation
Before a automatic rule can be purged, all connections to the fields
must be released and the DDM's of the corresponding files must
be regenerated. If no connection between verification and field is
active, the status will be changed to conceptual.
Then the rule can be purged.
Action
Release connection between verification and fields and regenerate
DDM's of corresponding files.

NAT2584: Relation field 1 or 2 does not exist.

Text
Relation field 1 or 2 does not exist.
Explanation
A relationship can only be established between 2 fields within
2 different files. If the file exists, the field must exist in the
file, too.
Action
Enter a valid relationship field.

NAT2585: In BATCH needed countersignatures not possible.

Text
In BATCH needed countersignatures not possible.
Explanation
You are authorized to modify this file, but you need a countersignature.
This is in Batch not possible.
Action
Generate DDM online.

NAT2586: Field 1 or 2 missing.

Text
Field 1 or 2 missing.
Explanation
A relationship can only be established between 2 fields: Enter
a field name.
Action
Enter a relationship field.

NAT2588: File is not a predict file.

Text
File is not a predict file.
Explanation
The specified file is not a predict file.
Action
Enter the correct filenumber.

NAT2589: Formatbuffer for input file is empty.

Text
Formatbuffer for input file is empty.
Explanation
At generation ADACMP definitions an input file id was entered.
This file should describe the input data for the ADACMP utility,
but no formatbuffer was generated.
Action
Check input file for corresponding fields to the Adabas file.

NAT2590: Usage must be 'ACC' or 'UPD'.

Text
Usage must be 'ACC' or 'UPD'.
Explanation
The usage of a user can only be ACC (access only) or UPD (update).
Action
Enter a valid usage code.

NAT2591: Invalid verification type.

Text
Invalid verification type.
Explanation
The verification type can only be:
    R-range
    E-equal
    L-less
    G-greater
    U-user routine
    T-table
Action
Enter a valid verification type.

NAT2592: Type = blank required for REDEFINE group.

Text
Type = blank required for REDEFINE group.
Explanation
The field-type of a REDEFINE member must be BLANK.
Action
Enter a blank.

NAT2593: Standard field name is...

Text
Standard field name is...
Explanation
The field referenced is a standard field. i.e. the field name
cannot be changed. By using the RENAME function, the name of the
standard field can be changed and now all related field names
are rippled.
Action
Either do not change the field name or use the RENAME function.

NAT2594: Formats 'I' and 'F' require option 'FI'.

Text
Formats 'I' and 'F' require option 'FI'.
Explanation
By Adabas definition, an integer field requires the option 'FI'.
The same is true for a floating point field.
Action
Enter option 'FI'.

NAT2595: No Adabas name allowed for REDEFINITIONS.

Text
No Adabas name allowed for REDEFINITIONS.
Explanation
A member of a REDEFINE group may not contain an Adabas name.
Action
Delete Adabas short name.

NAT2596: Length of descriptor is greater than 126.

Text
Length of descriptor is greater than 126.
Explanation
By Adabas definition, the maximum length for a descriptor field is
126 bytes.
Action
Either make the field length less than or equal to 126, or do not
flag it as a descriptor.

NAT2597: New user id assigned.

Text
New user id assigned.
Explanation
During the loading of Predict version 1 data this message will be
sent because the concept of users has changed in Predict version 2
and a new userid is assigned to the user entry.

NAT2598: Binary length > 126 not allowed.

Text
Binary length > 126 not allowed.
Explanation
By Adabas definition, the maximum length of a binary field cannot
exceed 126.
Action
Enter a length less than or equal to 126.

NAT2599: Adabas field is not a descriptor.

Text
Adabas field is not a descriptor.
Explanation
The related field in the Adabas file is not defined as a descriptor.
Action
Do not enter the descriptor option.

NAT2600: REDEFINE group cannot have option.

Text
REDEFINE group cannot have option.
Explanation
The SUPPRESSION option can only be defined for an existing Adabas
field, not for a redefined field.
Action
Clear the SUPPRESSION option.