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Using the Messages and Codes display

An explanation of any message from a 

MainView

 product is available for review in the Messages and Codes display. Use the following procedures to view message descriptions.

To view a single message directly

Use MSG msgNumber primary command on any COMMAND line.

To view a message from a list

  1. Access the Messages and Codes panel by using one of the following methods:
    • Use the MSG primary command on any COMMAND line
    • Select the Messages option on:
      • The MainView Selection menu
      • Any MainView product area menu that has this option
      • The General Services option of the Primary Option Menu (in full-screen mode)
  2. On the Messages and Codes panel, find a message by scrolling through the list or using the Locate primary command.

  3. Display the message description by selecting the message from the list or use the Select primary command.The message description provides the following information:

    • Why the message was issued
    • The action that the system takes
    • Any action that the user should take
    • The module where the message originated
    Warning

    Note

    • All messages and codes for all MainView products, including offline products, are in this list.
    • ISPF short messages are listed in alphabetic order before the numbered messages and codes.
    • The messages and codes are obtained from the BBMLIB data set. This data set can be browsed if a terminal session is not available.
    • When messages are written to the system console, such as WTOs, the BBI-SS PAS ID is appended whenever appropriate.

 

Tip: For faster searching, add an asterisk to the end of your partial query. Example: cert*

MainView Infrastructure 6.3