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Error

SQLCODE -503

UPDATE/DELETE without cursor position

Explanation

UPDATE/DELETE WHERE CURRENT OF without prior FETCH.

Solution

Execute FETCH to position cursor before UPDATE/DELETE WHERE CURRENT OF.

Example

UPDATE WHERE CURRENT OF before FETCH