The BLANK WHEN ZERO clause causes the data item to be filled with spaces when its value is zero.
General Format
BLANK WHEN ZERO
Syntax Rules
1. The BLANK WHEN ZERO clause may be used only for numeric or numeric edited elementary items. The editing may not include the "*" or a sign.
2. The data item must have USAGE DISPLAY.
General Rules
1. The BLANK WHEN ZERO clause causes an item to be filled with spaces when its value is zero.
2. Any numeric item described with a BLANK WHEN ZERO clause becomes a numeric edited item.