VMS Help  —  FORTRAN  Run Time Messages, OPEREQSEQ
  NUMBER:  265

  ERROR CODE:  F

  MESSAGE TEXT:  operation requires sequential file organization and
  access

  EXPLANATION:  Attempted BACKSPACE operation for a unit that is not
  connected to a sequential file opened for sequential access.  Make
  sure the BACKSPACE statement specified the right unit number and
  the OPEN statement specified the correct file and access.
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