Truncation Problem when moving s(9) Comp-3 to s(11) Comp-3

[cozbie]

Hi There,

I'm new to COBOL and was hoping someone could help me with the truncation problem I am having.

I am trying to move :

WW-BALANCE PIC S9(9) COMP-3

to

TOTAL-OUTSTANDING-BAL PIC S9(11) COMP-3

However when use the move statement I appear to be losing the last two digits of WW-BALANCE.

Why is this happening and can someone point out how to fix it?

Many Thanks,

cozbie

 

[k5tm]

Shouldn't happen. Please show the actual code.

Also, what compiler, computing platform, please?

Tom Morrison

http://www.liant.com

 

[fredericofonseca]

and input/output data also please.

Regards

Frederico Fonseca
SysSoft Integrated Ltd

http://www.syssoft-int.com

 

[3gm]

As you've stated the problem, the move is from one whole number (no fractional piece) to another whole number. You WILL NOT lose any digits in such a move. You must have stated your problem incorrectly or are looking at the wrong fields for some reason. Perhaps the sending field is really defined S9(7)V99?

Regards,

Glenn