6.2.17 "COBOL Language Reference" IBM Library Server

X 6.2.17 GOBACK Statement

X The GOBACK statement functions like the EXIT PROGRAM statement when it is
X coded as part of a called program (or the EXIT METHOD statement when it is
X coded as part of an invoked method) and like the STOP RUN statement when
X coded in a main program.

X The GOBACK statement specifies the logical end of a called program or
X invoked method.


 X  ___ Format _____________________________________________________________ 
 X |                                                                        |
 X | >>__GOBACK__________________________________________________________>< |
   |                                                                        |
   |________________________________________________________________________|

X A GOBACK statement should appear as the only statement or as the last of a
X series of imperative statements in a sentence because any statements
X following the GOBACK are not executed. It must not be used in a
X declarative procedure in which the GLOBAL phrase is specified.

X If control reaches a GOBACK statement while a CALL statement is active,
X control returns to the point in the calling program immediately following
X the CALL statement, as in the EXIT PROGRAM statement.

X If control reaches a GOBACK statement while an INVOKE statement is active,
X control returns to the point in the invoking program or method immediately
X following the INVOKE statement, as in the EXIT METHOD statement.

X In addition, the execution of a GOBACK statement in a called program that
X possesses the INITIAL attribute is equivalent to executing a CANCEL
X statement referencing that program.

X The table below shows the action taken for the GOBACK statement in both a
X main program and a subprogram.

X Termination X Statement	X X Main Program	X X Subprogram

X GOBACK X X X	X Return to calling program. X (Can be the system and thus X causes the application to X end.)	X Return to calling program. X X X

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X 6.2.17 GOBACK Statement

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