The recommended record length for the converted source physical file is 112 characters. This record length takes into account the RPG IV structure as shown in Figure 220. The recommended record length of 112 characters also corresponds to the maximum amount of information that fits on a line of a compiler listing.

If the converted source file has a record length less than 92 characters then an error message will be issued and the conversion will stop. This is because the record length is not long enough to contain the 80 characters allowed for source code and so some code is likely to be lost.