FSUM1018
The start of the session was not recorded. An unexpected error occurred. Error code = number, reason code = hexnum, error data = hexnum, error string = 'string'

Explanation

The start of the shell session was not recorded in the /etc/utmpx file, because an unexpected error occurred. This error did not prevent the session from starting.

Because the start of the shell session was not recorded in the /etc/utmpx file, certain shell commands may show that the user is not logged on. This problem clears up when the next user logs on to the shell using the same pseudo-TTY this user had.

This error message can occur if the /bin/login, program is accidentally run as a shell command.

In the message text:
error code = number
The code for this error.
reason code = hexnum
An additional reason code associated with this error. If this value is zero, there is no additional reason code for this error.
error data = hexnum
Additional data associated with this error. If this value is zero, there is no additional reason code for this error.
error string = 'string'
A string of characters that provides additional error information. If this string is empty, no error string is available for this error.

System programmer response

This might be an error in z/OS UNIX. Follow the usual problem determination procedures for diagnosing and reporting z/OS UNIX problems.

User response

Provide the system programmer with this message number and any variable information displayed in the message.

Make sure not to run /bin/login, as a shell command.