Operator messages

Operator messages are listed sequentially and contain an explanation of how the entries are formatted.

Data is substituted for any part of a message in italics.

This format is used to describe each message:
Message number     Message text
Explanation:
System Action:
User response:
System Programmer Response:
An explanation of these fields follows.
Message number The alphanumeric message identifier. All CICS® VR operator messages begin DWW, which is followed by a 3-digit number.

The number is followed by a severity code. This one-letter code states how serious the problem is. These codes are:

A Operator intervention is required.
I Information only; no action is required.
E Error; an action is required.
W Warning to alert you of a possible error; CICS® VR processing continues.
S A severe error occurred, causing CICS® VR to stop; correct the error and rerun CICS® VR
Message text The information that CICS® VR generates to describe the problem. The message text might contain one or more variables, for example, a data set name.
Explanation: What the message means, and why the problem occurred.
System Action: What action CICS® VR takes (if any) to deal with the problem after the message is generated.
Operator Response: Recommended action.
System Programmer Response:

Recommended action.

For details of procedures to follow when contacting your local IBM® Support Center, see Understanding IBM program support and Problem determination procedures.