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Message Help

During operation, the Server Space might generate a message to alert you of any problems that have occurred. You can obtain additional information about the message.

1. Record the Message ID. This ID is used to link to the correct information.
2. On the Primary Option Menu, select Option M.

   The Messages panel is displayed:

   CA MAT --------------------------- Messages --------------- Row 1 to 14 of 432
                                                                              
   Primary commands: PMSG - Print messages                                  
                                                                              
      Line commands: S - Select                                              
                                                                             
   LC Msg ID   Message Text                                                 
       ________ _________________________________________________________________  
   >------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   __ DAUxxxx  Internal error messages                                      
   __ TN0001E  TUNLEVEL member of TRSAMP not found -- CA MAT terminating 
   __ TN0002I  Content-sensitive help is being initialized                 
   __ TN0003I  Content-sensitive help is being updated (TPNnnnn)          
   __ TN0004I  Please wait while User Information file is being initialized   
   __ TN0005I  User Information File update in progress (TPNnnnn)         
   __ TN0006E  Table create requested for 'table' is not known             
   __ TN0007I  Migration of User Information File in progress from release xxx
   __ TN0008E  User Information File allocation error                      
   __ TN0009E  Open failed for Content-sensitive help table RC= cc RS= rr 
   __ TN0010E  Unable to allocate 'tuntable' on 'volser' ( 'trks' tracks )
   __ TN0011E  Syntax error in record: 'record'                            
   __ TN0012E  Profile 'profile' not found -- batch reporter terminating  
   __ TN0013E  Monitor data set 'data set' is not found or not available 
   

3. Use the LOCATE primary command to find a specific message ID.
4. You can also place a filter on the Msg ID or Message Text fields to find a message.
5. Type S in the LC field of the desired message and press Enter.

   A Help pop-up panel is displayed for the message. This panel will include an explanation of the message, as well as suggested actions to take.

6. Use the PMSG command to copy the Help text (for all messages) to a printable data set.
7. Type S in the LC field of the desired message and press Enter.

   A Help pop-up panel is displayed for the message. This panel will include anexplanation of the message, as well as suggested actions to take.

   Use the PMSG command to copy the Help text (for all messages) to a printable data set.

   CA MAT    --------- Print CA MAT Messages --------------------------------
   COMMAND ===>                                                              
                                                                              
   ISPF library:                                                             
     Project ===>                                                            
     Group   ===>                                                            
     Type    ===>                                                            
     Member  ===>                    (Blank or pattern for member selection list) 
                                                                             
   Other partitioned or sequential dataset:                                
         Dataset name  ===> 'CAMAT.MSGS.PRINT'                           
         Volume serial ===> dev220   (If not cataloged)                    
                                                                             
   Lines per page: 66                                                        
                                                                              
   Press END to print messages or CANCEL to exit                           
                                                                           
   
          Please wait while messages are written to:
   'CAMAT.MSGS.PRINT'          
   

   The information that is displayed in the Messages Help panel includes:

   • Reason - a detailed description of the message, including why the message was issued
   • System Action - an explanation of what action is taken by CA Mainframe Application Tuner when the message is issued
   • User Action - the required or suggested steps to take
   • Origin - the module that generated the message
8. Press End to exit the Help facility and return to CA Mainframe Application Tuner.