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IDSTPCBD36 - EDIT-PATTERN has an illegal picture character

Reason:

Edit-patterns for numeric fields allow different picture characters from those of alphanumeric fields. If a numeric picture character is used in the edit-pattern of an alphanumeric field, the numeric picture character is interpreted as a literal fill-character. If an alphanumeric picture character is used in the edit-pattern of a numeric field, however, all picture characters must be consistent with numeric-field conventions. See the Command Reference Guide for documentation of the $EDIT function for details.

Action:

Re-specify the edit-pattern to conform with numeric picture specifications; or change the field-type to alphanumeric and make appropriate adjustments to other field-characteristics, including the edit-pattern.