>> The reply from programming: "We never needed it before! Why 
> do we need it just because the VSAM file is OPEN on a 
> different system?


What happens if the file is not closed 'cleanly' before the job runs?
The 97 will come up then, as well.

Proper practices mean that you should handle any contingency you are aware of.
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Too busy driving to stop for gas!

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