36 MAPFAIL


If the RESP of the CICS command is equal to "36", then it's meaning is MAPFAIL. Correct it through programtically or educate users.

Default Action - The task gets terminated abnormally.

Command RESP RESP2 Reason, Deafult Action & Solution
RECEIVE MAP 36 Reason - It occurs in two cases -
  • Occurs if the data to be mapped has a length of zero or does not contain a set-buffer-address (SBA) sequence. It applies only to 3270 devices.

    Solution - Application programmers needs to handle it to pass the valid data.
  • This condition also arises if a program issues a RECEIVE MAP command to which the terminal operator responds by pressing a CLEAR or PA key, or by pressing ENTER or a function key without entering data.

    Solution - Application programmers needs to handle it if specified in business requirement. Otherwise, users need to be educated.