Severity codes in rules
Each message that is associated with a rule has a severity code.
The severity code determines the order in which the messages are displayed and the color used to display them. Severe messages are displayed first, followed by warning and informational messages.
The severity code is displayed as the tenth character in the message identifier (as shown in the following example).
Following Table shows the possible severity codes.
Code | Meaning |
---|---|
S (severe error) | Correct the issue before continuing. |
W (warning) | Review the messages before continuing, to determine whether you need to correct the issue. |
I (informational) | The message provides additional information, but no action is required. |
X (suppress) | The message is suppressed (not displayed). |
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