Recursize activation of PERFORM Explanation: The program attempted to execute a PERFORM statement that has the same end paragraph or section as a currently active PERFORM statement. Recursive activation of PERFORM statements violates the rules for nesting PERFORM statements in COBOL programs. PERFORM statements with the same end paragraph or section cannot be active at the same time. User Action: Check the program logic of the PERFORM statements to ensure that the program exits from the first PERFORM statement before attempting to execute a subsequent PERFORM statement with the same end paragraph or section.