Definition

Defines the type of processing to be carried out. If no rule type is specified, the operations are carried out sequentially.

Structure

The following rule types are available:

Rule type D is followed by a decision operation. The result of the decision operation is placed in the variable key.

Rule type S is followed by a decision operation. The result of the decision operation is stored in table ES and not in the variable key.

Rule type P is followed by an operation which carries out a further rule. If this next calculation rule is processed, a return occurs and the next operation is processed.

Rule type Z is followed by an operation which carries out a further rule. No return occurs after this additional calculation rule is executed.

Rule type * is followed by a comment line.