Messages and service system values: Display status messages

The Display status messages system value is also known as QSTSMSG. You can use this system value to specify whether to display status messages on line 24 of the character-based interface (5250 Emulator Session).

Quick reference
Location From IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on Messages and Service and click Properties, then select the General tab.
Special authority None.
Default value Selected. Status messages are displayed.
Changes take effect Immediately, but does not affect jobs that are already started.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

To show status messages, use the default value (*NORMAL). Otherwise, specify *NONE.