About This Messages Manual

This manual contains all INCONTROL messages, arranged by prefix, in ascending order. The format of the message code is

prefix_identifier_suffix

where

  • prefix is a prefix used to identify the component that produced the message

    The prefix usually consists three or more characters.

  • identifier is the identifier for the message

  • The identifier usually consists of three numerals.

  • suffix is a 1-character suffix identifying the severity of the message

  • Valid suffixes are:

    • A: Action

    • E: Error

    • I: Information

    • S: Severe

    • W: Warning

Message descriptions contain the following:

  • Explanation: Description of the cause of the message, and other related information.

  • Corrective Action: Recommended actions to correct the problem.

When the same message code is used by more than one message or product, each message is listed separately.

Italicized text in messages and in explanatory paragraphs indicates a variable.

This manual also includes an appendix that includes abends and other types of messages for INCONTROL products.