HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 13515 Picture clause is not valid for a host variable.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “13515 Picture clause is not valid for a host variable.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

13515 Picture clause is not valid for a host variable.

Reason for the Error

You specified an invalid PICTURE clause for a host variable. The PICTURE clause must be one of:

PIC[TURE] X (length)
PICTURE [S] { 9(integer) [V9(scale)]][V9(scale) }
[USAGE [IS]] DISPLAY [SIGN [IS] LEADING SEPARATE [CHARACTER]]
PICTURE [S] { 9(integer) [V9(scale)]][V9(scale) }
[USAGE [IS]] { COMP[UTATIONAL]][COMP-5][BINARY }

Solution

Correct the syntax and resubmit