a BIG thanks to all for your time and efforts..
Here is the ultimate solution....
The error above was eliminated by use of new function with the code:
$INCLUDE DSINCLUDE JOBCONTROL.H
DEFFUN UtilityHashLookup(Arg1, Arg2, Arg3) CALLING "DSX.UTILITYHASHLOOKUP"
* NOTE The routines catalog name is in all upper case!
Ans = UtilityHashLookup(Arg1, Arg2, Arg3)
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hash file would not be read by UtilityHashLookup if you use PATH OR ACCOUNT..
select ACCOUNT and leave it blank...
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Thanks again
