HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 3038 PIC X types cannot have leading signs, or any signs at all.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “3038 PIC X types cannot have leading signs, or any signs at all.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

3038 PIC X types cannot have leading signs, or any signs at all.

Reason for the Error

You specified a PIC X type with a sign, which is not supported.

Solution

Remove the sign, or redefine the type, and resubmit