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Explanation of Code Descriptions

In the tables that list internal return codes, columns M and B indicate whether the error automatically generated a Master List dump (M) and a Master List dump with buffers (B). The specified dump was generated if the column contains a Y (YES) or not generated if the column contains an N (NO). M-B combinations can be N-N, Y-Y, or Y-N but never N-Y. Be aware that the values for M and B listed in the tables are the default values and can be overridden if running the Multi-User Facility. A few of the return codes indicate S-N, which means a special minimal (short) master List dump and no buffers. This minimal option saves time for the few codes that have small dump needs.

Note: This option is only available as a default and cannot be set by you, but you can override the option with either a Y (YES) setting or a N (NO) setting.

A return code of blanks indicates successful processing of the command. A non-blank return code indicates an error.

Most non-blank CA Datacom/DB return codes create a Master List SNAP dump, which contains the CA Datacom/DB task area associated with the failing request. To obtain this dump, execute the REPORT AREA=PXX function of DBUTLTY according to directions supplied in the CA Datacom/DB DBUTLTY Reference Guide.

Note: For more information on return codes, see the CA Datacom/DB Programming Guide.

The following chart maps to each application-sensitive return code those CA Datacom/DB commands most likely to generate that return code.

Note: When you contact CA Support, certain output, reports, or dumps are required by the Support Specialist to diagnose the problem, depending on the CA Datacom/DB return code received. The entries on the following pages indicate, by return code, the documentation you need to have available prior to calling CA Support. For information about contacting CA Support, see Troubleshooting.