ATM network-generated cause codes

This section describes the cause codes that can be displayed.

Table 1. ATM network-generated cause codes
Decimal code Hexadecimal code Meaning Additional diagnostic information
1 1 Unassigned number

Explanation: The number requested by the calling user cannot be reached because it is not currently assigned to any user by the network.

See Diagnostic code for cause codes 1, 2, and 49.
2 2 No route to specified transit network

Explanation: The equipment issuing this cause received a request to route the call through a transit network that it does not recognize. The equipment issuing this cause does not recognize the transit network because the network does not exist, or the network exists but does not serve the equipment that is sending this cause. This message is network dependent.

None available
3 3 No route to destination

Explanation: The called user cannot be reached because the network that serves the called user is inaccessible.

See Diagnostic code for cause codes 1, 2, and 49.
10 A VPCI/VCI unacceptable None available
16 10 Normal call clearing

Explanation: The call is being cleared because one of the users involved in the call has requested that the call be cleared.

None available
17 11 User busy

Explanation: The called user has indicated an inability to accept another call, although the called user equipment is compatible with the call.

None available
18 12 No user responding

Explanation: The user did not respond to a call establishment message with a connect indication within the time allocated.

None available
21 15 Call rejected

Explanation: The called user did not accept this call, although it could have been accepted because the called user was neither busy nor incompatible.

See Diagnostic code for cause code 21.
22 16 Number changed

Explanation: The called party number indicated by the calling user is no longer assigned.

New destination

New destination is formatted as the called party number information element, including the information element identifier. Transit network selection might also be included.

23 17 User rejects CLIR

Explanation: The user rejects all calls with calling line identification restriction (CLIR).

None available
26 1A Not-selected user clearing

Explanation: The user has not been routed the incoming call.

None available
27 1B Destination out of order

Explanation: The destination cannot be reached because a signaling message could not be delivered to the called user.

None available
28 1C Incorrect number format (address incomplete)

Explanation: The called user cannot be reached because the called party number is not a valid format or is not complete.

None available
30 1E Response to status inquiry

Explanation: This value is included in the status message after the prior receipt of a status inquiry message.

None available
31 1F Normal, unspecified

Explanation: A normal event occurred and no other cause in the normal event class applies.

None available
35 23 Requested VPCI/VCI not available None available
36 24 VPCI/VCI assignment failure None available
37 25 User cell rate not available None available
38 26 Network out of order

Explanation: The network is not functioning correctly, and the condition is likely to last a long time. Immediately trying a call again is not likely to be successful.

None available
41 29 Temporary failure

Explanation: The network is not functioning correctly, but the condition is not likely to last a long time. Another call attempt can be tried almost immediately.

None available
43 2B Access information discarded

Explanation: The network could not deliver access information to the called user as requested. Access information includes low-layer compatibility and high-layer information.

See Information element identifier.

Multiple information element identifiers might be included.

45 2D No VPCI/VCI available None available
47 2F Resource unavailable, unspecified

Explanation: A resource unavailable event occurred and no other cause in the resource unavailable class applies.

None available
49 31 Quality of service not available

Explanation: The requested quality of service cannot be provided.

See Diagnostic code for cause codes 1, 2, and 49.
51 33 User cell rate not available See ATM user cell rate subfield identifier.

Multiple ATM user cell rate subfield identifiers might be included.

57 39 Bearer capability not authorized None available
58 3A Bearer capability not presently available

Explanation: The requested bearer service is implemented by the equipment, but it is not available at this time.

None available
63 3F Service or option not available, unspecified

Explanation: A service or option is unavailable and no other cause in the service or option-not-available class applies.

None available
65 41 Bearer capability not implemented

Explanation: The equipment issuing this cause does not support the requested bearer capability.

None available
73 49 Unsupported combination of traffic parameters None available
78 4E AAL parameters cannot be supported None available
79 4F Service or option not implemented, unspecified

Explanation: A service or option is not implemented and no other cause in the service or option-not-implemented class applies.

None available
81 51 Incorrect call reference value

Explanation: The equipment sending the cause received a message with a call reference that is not currently in use on the user-network interface.

None available
82 52 Identified channel does not exist

Explanation: The equipment issuing this cause received a request to establish a call that has low-layer compatibility, high-layer compatibility, or other compatibility attributes that it cannot accommodate.

See Virtual path connection identifier (VPCI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI).
88 58 Incompatible destination

Explanation: The equipment issuing this cause received a request to establish a call that has low-layer compatibility, high-layer compatibility, or other compatibility attributes that it cannot accommodate.

See Information element identifier.

Multiple information element identifiers might be included.

89 59 Incorrect endpoint reference None available
91 5B Incorrect transit network selection

Explanation: An incorrectly formatted transit network identifier was received.

None available
92 5C Too many pending add party requests None available
93 5D AAL parameters cannot be supported None available
95 5F Incorrect message, unspecified

Explanation: A message event occurred and no other cause in the incorrect message class applies.

None available
96 60 Mandatory information element is missing

Explanation: The equipment sending this cause received a message that is missing an information element required to process the message.

See Information element identifier.

Multiple information element identifiers might be included.

97 61 Message type does not exist or is not implemented

Explanation: The equipment sending this cause received a message that it does not recognize because the message is not defined or it is defined but not implemented by the equipment sending the cause.

See Message type.
99 63 Information element does not exist or is not implemented

Explanation: The equipment sending this cause received a message that included an information element that is not recognized because the identifier is not defined or it is defined but not implemented by the equipment sending the cause. However, the equipment issuing the cause does not require the information element to be present in the message for processing.

See Information element identifier.

Multiple information element identifiers might be included.

100 64 Incorrect information element contents

Explanation: The equipment sending this cause received an information element that it has implemented, but one or more of the parameters in the information element are coded incorrectly or not implemented.

See Information element identifier.

Multiple information element identifiers might be included.

101 65 Message not compatible with call state

Explanation: A message has been received that is incompatible with the call state.

See Message type.
102 66 Recovery on timer expiration

Explanation: A procedure has been initiated by the expiration of a time in association with Q.2931 error handling procedures.

See Timer number.
104 68 Incorrect message length None available
111 6F Protocol error, unspecified

Explanation: A protocol error event occurred and no other cause in the protocol error class applies.

None available
121 79 Interworking, unspecified

Explanation: Interworking occurred with a network that does not provide causes for actions that it takes. The precise cause for a message that is being sent cannot be ascertained.

None available