On 25 Jun 2009 06:43:48 -0700, jmck...@healthmarkets.com (McKown,
John) wrote:

>> One thing I have used in my previous job is a program that accepts a
>> parm, and passes it out as a return code.
>> 
>> Then the JCL can do whatever it wants with that condition code.
>
>One "problem" with such, at least around here, is management now has a firm 
>belief that RC>4 is identically equal to "job failed". They track it and 
>castigate the person responsible for having a "job failure". Please, don't 
>confuse this manager with facts! He has been in operations for 35+ years and 
>knows what he's talking about. Just ask him.

I've had such management.  My current job requires JCLDOC with
explanations about what to do with various return codes for each job.

Is his belief for each job step, or for the job as a whole?

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