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Help for messages

z/OS TSO/E Primer
SA32-0984-00

When you use panels, you receive two types of messages.
  • Informational messages – These messages are statements of fact about the processing that is taking place and require no response from you. An informational message might look like:
    The group was added to the directory.  ICQCA222.
  • Error messages – These messages inform you of errors in processing and are accompanied by an audible alarm. The error might be with the system or might be a result of your actions. An error message might look like:
    "V" is not valid on a blank row.  ICQCA228
If you don't understand the message, you can enter the HELP command on the COMMAND/OPTION line. If you are using the Information Center Facility, a help panel then appears with information about the message you were viewing. The help panel for the previous error message example is:
HELP                         MESSAGE - ICQCA228
COMMAND ===>

         "V" is not valid on a blank row.  ICQCA228

         Explanation:  You cannot type V in the action field to
         the left of a blank row.  Typing V indicates that you want
         to view more detailed information about what is described
         in that row.













         ENTER = Help for panel                   PF 3 = End help

To return to the panel on which you received the message, enter end on the COMMAND line.

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