IBM 5280 Programmer's Manual page 173

The following table contains ABEND codes caused by an error in the data sets
defined for your compile procedure. Any ABEND code received other than
those listed is an internal compiler error and should be reported to your IBM
representative.
ABEND Code
8
9
10
12
18
20
21
40
Meaning
Unsuccessful SYSLIB open (OS/VS only)
Printer open failed (OS /VS only) *
Source file open failed (OS/VS only)*
Work file open failed (OS/VS only)*
Buffer space not available (OS/VS only)*
Increase available main storage.
Unsuccessful open for SYSLDOUT (OS*) or
LDOUT (DOS). Possible reasons for DOS
include:
1. Logical unit not assigned or assigned IGNORE
2. Device not ready, not operational or not DASD
For OS, this ABEND can also occur if the record
length of the data set does not agree with the
record length determined by the DECK/NODECK
option.
Unsuccessful open for SYSLDOVL (OS*) or
LDOVL Y (DOS). Possible reasons for DOS
include:
1. Logical unit not assigned or assigned IGNORE
2. Device not ready, not operational or not DASD
For OS, this ABEND can also occur if the record
length of the data set does not agree with the
record length determined by the DECK/NODECK
option.
Insufficient GETVIS space for dictionary access
table. At least 24K bytes required (DOS only).
Increase size of partition.
* For OS/VS, the
ddname
is probably missing or misspelled. Correct the
statement and resubmit the job.
D- 2 IBM 5280 COBOL Programmer's Guide