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IDCMCDER12 - Keyword DB or DB2 must be preceded by COPY

Reason:

The word DB or DB2 is assumed to be the second word of a clause with the following format:

COPY <DB2> SQLCA <:comments>,       ªif DB2 capable or

COPY <DB>  SQLCA <:comments>        ªif DB SQL capable Any variation from legal syntax causes this error message.

Action:

Correct the syntax to conform to the above specification or remove the word DB or DB2.