RM/COBOL file status codes are either ANSI'74 file status codes or can be mapped onto extended file status codes, as shown below.
| Status Key 1 | Status Key 2 | Extended File Status Code | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 9/143 | REWRITE/DELETE not after successful READ |
| 9/147 | Wrong open or access mode for READ/ START. | ||
| 9/148 | Wrong open or access mode for WRITE. | ||
| 9/149 | Wrong open or access mode for REWRITE/ DELETE. | ||
| 1 | 9/142 | File not open - cannot be closed. | |
| 2 | 9/141 | File already open - cannot be opened. | |
| 3 | 9/138 | File is closed with lock - cannot open. | |
| 9/210 | File is closed with lock. | ||
| 4 | 9/013 | File not found. | |
| 9/035 | Incorrect access permission. | ||
| 9/037 | File access denied. | ||
| 9/139 | Record length or key inconsistent. | ||
| 9 | 4 | 9/188 | Filename too large. |
| 6 | 9/146 | No current record defined for sequential read. | |
| 8 | 9/071 | Bad indexed file format. | |
| 9 | 9/065 | File locked. | |
| 9/068 | Record is locked. |