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title: "5 Ways to Share Data in CICS Programs"
description: "Below is the list of 5 ways how data sharing happens among CICS transactions: DFHCOMMAREA in RETURN command. Common Work Area (CWA) Using CHANNEL command in RETURN. Using DISPLAY screen -Data can be s..."
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date: 2016-01-22
modified: 2026-10-10
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tags: ["CICS tips and Tricks", "Data Sharing"]
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# 5 Ways to Share Data in CICS Programs

Below is the list of 5 ways how data sharing happens among CICS transactions:

1. DFHCOMMAREA in RETURN command
2. Common Work Area (CWA)
3. Using CHANNEL command in RETURN
4. Using DISPLAY screen -Data can be stored between pseudo conversational transactions from a 3270 display terminal on the display screen itself
5. Using terminal control table entry area (TCTUA)

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