Answer / khasim

Syntax error. Numeric will not allo 100. Max limit is 18.

Answer / ch.mohan

only 18 digiotes is valid

Answer / dimpy19

----TRY
Compilation error ---
IGYDS1145-S More than 18 digit positions were specified in a "PICTURE
"PICTURE" string of "S9(18)" was assumed.

run error ----
03.21.40 JOB33062 £HASP165 SIQAGHB ENDED AT OSPART - ABENDED S706 U0000 CN(INT
ERNAL)
***

Answer / sampoorna

syntax error.because it can't allow more than 18 digits.

Answer / ravikiran

in cobol a numeric datatype that is a(9) can not hold more
than 18 digits

Answer / vaneesh

Friends even numeric size can be varied with
COMPILER DYNM option

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