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Hi All,

I want to move alphanumeric value to numeric comp-3 picture clause.
I have tried using Redefine clause but didnt succeeded.
please suggest.

Destination pic clause is : A pic 9(9) comp-3.

Hello,

If the data really is alphanumeric, you cannot move it to a comp-3 field. . . Well, you can, but it causes problems.

Only valid numeric values may be moved to and used by a field defined as comp-3.

If you clarify what actual data you have and the "rules" about how it should be dealt with someone may have a more useful reply than this one.

Hello,

And, redefining something improperly also causes problems. . .