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0555E

ERROR code FORMATTING MINIDISK SPACE

Reason:

While attempting to CMS‑format a minidisk, CA VM:Secure encountered a nonzero return code from the FORMAT utility.

Action:

Check the PRODUCT CONFIG file for an ALTERNAT FORMAT record:

• If this record is commented out or does not exist, you are using the CMS FORMAT command to format minidisks. Check the return code from the CMS FORMAT command.
• If this record is being used, you are using an alternate command to format minidisks. Check the return code of the program specified on the ALTERNAT FORMAT record. For an explanation of the ALTERNAT record, see the Reference Guide.

If the code is –231, try your command again. A code of –231 means that an IUCV connection to a servant was severed during the formatting process. If the same failure continues, check CA VM:Secure and servant console logs for additional errors.