Need to set return code from NATURAL program

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Hello,

I need to set the return code to JCL from natural program. Depend on the return code need to execute the subsequent steps.

I have tried TERMINATE statement job abended(message:user abend).

Is ther any way to set the return code to JCL from natural program.
Please help!

Thanks,
Arun

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Hi,

TERMINATE will set the condition code that can be checked by following steps and should normally not cause an abend.

What value did you try with?

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Hi ,

I have tried with TERMINATE 02 and 03.program returns the following abend.
NAT9987 Natural session terminated abnormally - RC=002.

Natural is terminating normally when giving TERMINATE 00.For all other values program is abending.

Thanks,
Arun :slight_smile:

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This is also correct and this is not abend (=S…)

If you look at the joblog you can see the step ended with a condition code of 2 (or 3) and not with an Operating System Abend Code (like SB37).