Message format conventions

The following conventions are used to show message format:

CBRnnnnX Message_text
where:
CBR
Standard OAM message prefix
nnnn
Four-digit message number
X
Type code
A
Action required
D
Decision needed
E
Eventual action required
I
Information only
Message_text
Text of the message

The following is a sample of an OAM message:

CBR2601A Specify shelf location for volume volser.
Note: In message text, italicized words indicate a value supplied by the system.

For a description of messages, see MVS System Messages.