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Creating a Custom Message Table

The message table file provides access to message text that can be reworded or translated into languages other than English. We recommended not directly editing the default message table. Instead, define the MSG statements in the MIMMSGX file to override the MSG statements found in the default files.

By default, the MIMMSGX file is not called during initialization because the INCLUDE MIMMSGX statement is commented in the MIMMSGS file. Once the INCLUDE MIMMSGX statement is uncommented, the MIMMSGX file is called during the initialization. The MSG statements found therein override the corresponding MSG statements found in the default files.

Follow these guidelines when using the MIMMSGX file:

• Only messages that are found in the default message table files can be modified.
• Message IDs are expected to be eight characters in length. Do not change the length.
• Follow the message ID naming convention for CA MIM messages.
• All message facility syntactical rules are enforced.
• Any language can be used for message text.