Guidelines for the lengths of the names
The table shows the maximum number of generated characters for pattern data set names. The maximum is the sum of the lengths of:
- The literal values
- The variable values
- Any suffix that a product appends to the pattern data set name
Type of data set | Maximum number of generated characters |
|---|---|
Generation data set (GDG) | 35 characters |
Non-GDG data sets | 44 characters |
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