6.2.9.1 Sequential Access Mode
For a file in sequential access mode, the last previous input/output statement must be a successfully executed READ statement. When the DELETE statement is executed, the system removes the record retrieved by that READ statement.
For a file in sequential access mode, the INVALID KEY and NOT INVALID KEY phrases must not be specified. However, an EXCEPTION/ERROR procedure can be specified.
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