Abstract for DFSORT Messages, Codes and Diagnosis
Purpose of this information: This information
is intended to help you:
- Eliminate common sources of errors. Eliminating common sources of error explains how to get messages and dumps and how to identify and eliminate various problems.
- Interpret the informational and error messages issued by DFSORT. Messages and codes contains the messages returned from the program, explains their meanings, and suggests appropriate responses.
- Diagnose a program failure that you suspect is caused by DFSORT. Diagnosis guide is a step-by-step guide that will assist you in searching for a solution and, if necessary, reporting the problem to the IBM Support Center.
Who should read this information: You should read this if you are diagnosing DFSORT messages and problems.
Prerequisite and related information: To
use this information effectively, you should be familiar with the
following information:
- Job control language (JCL)
- DFSORT and ICETOOL control statement syntax
- Data management
- Tape and disk hardware
- IBM support and how it is structured
- Diagnostic techniques