Jobs system values: When maximum size is reached
The When maximum size is reached system value is also known as QJOBMSGQFL. You can use this system value to specify how the system should handle the job log (also known as the job message queue) when it is considered full.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From IBM® Navigator for i, select . Right-click on Jobs and click Properties, then select the Job Log tab. |
| Special authority | None. |
| Default value | Do not wrap job log. End the job. |
| Changes take effect | Immediately, but the change does not affect jobs that are already started. |
| Lockable | No. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can specify how the system should handle the job message queue when it is considered full. The specified value in the Maximum job log size field indicates when a job message queue is considered full.
This system value has the following options:
- Do not wrap job log. End the job. (*NOWRAP)
- Do not wrap the job log. The job ends when the maximum job log size is reached.
- Wrap job log. (*WRAP)
- Wrap the job log. To print the messages that are being overlaid because of wrapping, select Print overlaid messages (*PRTWRAP).