Reason code (server errors)

If a server failure occurs in the SMSVSAM address space for VSAM RLS, the return code in register 15 indicates a server error (16). The RPL feedback area contains a reason code identifying the type of server failure. Table 1 gives the reason codes in the feedback area and explains the associated failures.

Table 1. Server Failure Reason Codes in the Feedback Area of the Request Parameter List
Return Code (RPLERRCD) When Register 15=16(X'10')	Meaning
4(X'4')	VSAM server address space is detected to be inactive, uninitialized, or at a different server instance.
8(X'8')	Server is terminating; CF connection is lost.