What are symbolic parameters and why is it required?

Symbolic parameters allow us to pass information from JCL to procedures (PROCs), making PROCs reusable with different values when calling from different JCLs.

How many ways to define symbolic parameters and what are they?

There are two ways. One is using SET statement and while calling PROC.

Is there any limitation to reference the symbolic parameter?

No.

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