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Data missing from key segment keyname

This error occurs when some part of the named key cannot be placed in the XFD; the XFD cannot be generated in this situation.

Restriction: This topic applies only when a Database Connectors license has been installed via the Micro Focus License Management System.

This usually occurs because of filler. For example:

01  my-record.
    03  my-key.
        05  filler            pic xx.
        05  field-1           pic xx.

If my-key is declared as a record key, this error occurs because the area of the key described by filler is not included in the XFD.

Resolution:

To correct this error, ensure that every character that is part of the key is included in some field that is part of the XFD. Use an XFD to give a field name to each filler, to ensure that fillers are included:

 01  my-record.
     03  my-key.
$xfd name=myfiller
         05   filler            pic xx.
         05   field-1           pic xx.