CRITICAL
Rule Definition
Unreferenced code may be the symptom of Dead Code. Dead Code must be avoided as it makes source code less readable and increases the cost of the software maintenance.
Warning:
Unreferenced code can also be the symptoms of missing code
Remediation
Verify that the unreferenced copy members are not dead code. If it is the case remove it. If it is not the case, report it to the CAST administrator.
Violation Code Sample
Copy Member COPY1 is not included with /COPY or /INCLUDE
Fixed Code Sample
Copy Member COPY1 is included with /COPY or /INCLUDE
/COPY COPYSRC,COPY1
/INCLUDE COPYSRC,COPY1
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
CWE-561 - Dead Code
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