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Severity Codes

You can tell the type of message by its last letter, which is its severity code. The severity code can be one of the following:

A

Action message

You need to perform an action, for example, move the cursor or enter information.

E

Error message

The function or task can continue normally if you correct the error. The function or task may end.

I

Information message

CA VM:Schedule initialization has completed or a task that CA VM:Schedule is executing has completed. When an informational message appears immediately after a severe error message (severity code S), it tells you how to correct the problem the severe error message identified.

R

Response message

CA VM:Schedule requests information. The function or task continues after you supply the required information.

S

Severe error message

An error preventing the function or task from continuing has occurred. You are returned to CMS and must restart the procedure after correcting the error.

T

Terminal error message

A serious internal error has occurred, preventing the CA VM:Schedule service virtual machine from continuing execution.

W

Warning message

An abnormal condition has occurred. The function or task continues, although the results may be affected by the abnormal condition.