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Error

SQLCODE -199

Illegal keyword use

Explanation

A reserved word was used incorrectly as an identifier.

Solution

Rename the column/table to avoid reserved words or delimit with quotes.

Example

SELECT DATE FROM TABLE -- DATE is reserved, use "DATE" or rename