The DELETE FILE statement physically removes the specified files from the physical devices on which they reside. 
            
            
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               General Rules
               
               
               
                  
                  - The DELETE FILE statement physically removes the specified files from the physical devices on which they reside. 
- The specified files must be closed when the statement is executed, but not CLOSED WITH LOCK.