A file has dta in S9(09) COMP format. How do I move the
data into a character field X(10)?
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Answer / shaik
COMP is a binary format, if you directly redefines, it
won't give proper value. So, move S9(09) COMP to s9(09)
Numeric field, then Redefine this field with Alphanumeric.
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