WAITMSG keyword

The WAITMSG keyword specifies whether to display WTO message FABJ3929A on the operator console until dynamic allocation is done on the tape unit.

This keyword is effective for the dynamic allocation (SVC99) reason codes 214, 220, 228, and 484.

Functions that support this keyword
  • Image Copy function
  • Create Image Copy function
Statements that support this keyword
GLOBAL statement
Site default option
Supported
Related keyword
WAITTIME keyword
Format
Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramWAITMSG=YN
Y
Displays WTO message FABJ3929A on the operator console until dynamic allocation on the tape unit is successful.
N
Does not display WTO message FABJ3929A on the operator console.
Default value
WAITMSG=Y
Usage notes
  • If WAITTIME=0 is specified, this keyword is not in effect.
  • When CANGO is specified for WAITTIME and the reason code of dynamic allocation is 484, WTO message FABJ3929A is displayed even if WAITMSG=N is specified.