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  argument to FUNCTION RANDOM out of bounds.

  Explanation: The argument to FUNCTION RANDOM must be greater
  than or equal to zero.

  User Action:   If this is not the desired result, modify the
  source  program  to  ensure a  valid  argument  or avoid the
  function with an invalid argument.
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