A message consists of several sections. Not all sections are used
for each message. For messages that are issued as a group, the "Explanation"
section of the first message usually contains a complete description
of the other messages in the group.
- Explanation
- Explains why the message was issued and describes all
text and variables in the message.
- System action
- Explains the system state after the message was issued.
This section also indicates whether the system is waiting for a reply.
- Operator response
- Describes actions that the operator can or must take at the console.
- System programmer response
- Suggests actions, programming changes, or system definition changes
that isolate or correct errors or improve the efficiency of the system.
- User response
- Describes actions that the user can or must take at the terminal.
- Problem determination
- Additional instructions for determining the cause of the problem,
searching problem databases, and if necessary, reporting the problem
to the IBM® support center. These
instructions are for system programmers who can troubleshoot problems.
- Source
- Element, product, or component that issued the message.
- Module
- Module or modules that issued the message.
- Automation
- Indicates whether the message is a candidate for automation.
- Example
- Example of the message with variable fields replaced
with actual values, perhaps in context with other messages.