Messages and service system values: Display status messages

The Display status messages system value is also known as QSTSMSG. You can use this system value to specify whether to display status messages on line 24 of the character-based interface (5250 Emulator Session).

Quick reference
Location From System i® Navigator, expand your system > Configuration and Service > System Values > Messages and Service > General.
Special authority None.
Default value Selected. Status messages are displayed.
Changes take effect Immediately, but does not affect jobs that are already started.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

To show status messages, use the default value (*NORMAL). Otherwise, specify *NONE.