Error messages

Error messages provide information about problems that occur while running the probe. You can use the information that they contain to resolve such problems.

The following table describes the error messages specific to this probe. For information about generic error messages, see the IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Probe and Gateway Guide, (SC14-7530).

Table 1. Error messages

Error

Description

Action

<element>: CreateAndSet failed

The probe is unable to create an element.

Contact IBM Software Support.

Failed to build <string> string Internal memory error when building a string. Make more memory available and restart the probe.
Failed to initialize Internal errors.

Contact IBM Software Support.

Failed to install <handler> handler The probe was unable to install a signal handler for either a QUIT, INT, or TERM. The probe will try to continue, however any further signal handling will result in an error on exit.

Contact IBM Software Support.

Failed to open pty for reading There is a problem with your machine, the network, or the probe configuration.

Check that there are no problems with your network and that you configured the correct port number in the probe properties file.

RegComp Failed The incoming data stream may be corrupt. Check that the Nortel Meridian system is running correctly.
SendAlert failed The probe was unable to send an alert to the ObjectServer.

Check that the ObjectServer is available.