A message ID consists of 10 alphanumeric characters that uniquely identify the message. The message ID is composed of:

• 3-character product identifier
• 2-character component or subsystem identifier
• 4-digit serial number
• 1-character type code indicating the severity of the message

The severity of the message is indicated by the last character in the message ID.

• I: Informational -- Provides information or feedback about normal events that occur.
• W: Warning -- Indicates that potentially undesirable conditions have occurred, but processing can continue.
• E: Error -- Indicates that a problem has occurred that requires intervention or correction before processing can continue.