AIX

Hi,

My project is migrating from Mainframe COBOL to AIX COBOL. And on AIX we are using Mirofocus COBOL 3.1.0 for compliling the programs. We have an issue with the file input which have Comp-3 data. On Binary mode I'm successfully able to download into AIX. By using lquerypv -h <file name> command I'm able to see all the comp-3 values in hex format. But when I read the file in Input and move the comp-3 field value into another working storage variable and try to display it, it throws the erro "IWZ039S An invalid overpunched sign was detected." I tried with re-defines and different options, but not worked out. Can any one help me in resolving this issue.

It would help to mention a bit more detail about the originating computer, the Cobol version, and the type of file (in Cobol terms), and the type of record (in Cobol terms), the file transfer method and any subsequent conversion if any was done (e.g. EBCDIC to ASCII).

Anyway. Google Advance Search "Cobol AIX Microfocus conversion" with exact match "Comp-3" produced many hits including this one which mentions your exact error message and discusses the issue:
AIX Cobol II and Packed Decimal fields - Rhinocerus

Google Advance Search "Cobol AIX Micro Focus conversion" with exact match "Comp-3" produced even more interesting hits. It will mean much more to you armed with knowledge of the file and record format.

If you have a licenced copy of Microfocus Cobol it may well be easier to ask Microfocus.

(I'm sure it was a typo in your post, but if you are Googling make sure you spell "Microfocus" or "Micro Focus" correctly Application Modernization and Management - Micro Focus).