If a run file does not end with either an EXIT or a QUIT command, BTEQ completes executing the last statement, returns an informational message, and then switches back to reading from the standard input stream. When using BTEQ interactively, BTEQ’s command prompt is diplayed. For example:
*** Encountered EOF on RUN file. Returning to stdin. BTEQ -- Enter your SQL request or BTEQ command:
For information on I/O errors and abends, see I/O Errors and Abends.