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 that are 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
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