File not open, or incompatible open mode Explanation: The program attempted to execute a READ statement on a file connector that was not opened, or not opened in the correct mode. User Action: You must take the following actions: a. Verify the program logic, paying particular attention to the open mode. Consult the description of the valid open modes for the READ statement, based on file organization and access mode. Refer to the table under the OPEN statement in the COBOL Reference Manual for this information. b. Verify that the OPEN operation was successful.