The maximum number of steps in a job?
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Answer / kkinney
Yes, the total limit is 255. Keep in mind this includes all
steps in procedures & INCLUDEd JCL segments.
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Answer / k s raju
maximum 255 steps we can code incuding steps in instream
and catalog procedures
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Answer / santthosh
Max we have 255 steps only, if it is instream or catalog
there is no changes the steps in a job.
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