HSM for Windows client messages format
IBM® Storage Protect HSM for Windows™ client messages consist of the following elements:
- A three-letter prefix.
- A numeric message identifier.
- A one-letter severity code, also called the message type.
- Message text that is displayed on screen and written to message logs.
- Explanation, System Action, and User Response texts. These texts elaborate on the message text and are accessible only in documentation.
The image presents a typical HSM for Windows client message.
The callouts on the right of the image identify each element of the message.
The severity codes give an indication of the severity of the issue that generated the message. The severity codes and their meanings are as follows:
| Code | Severity | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| S | Severe | The product or a product function cannot continue. User response is required. |
| E | Error | An error is encountered during processing. Processing might stop. User response might be required. |
| W | Warning | Processing continues, but problems might occur later as a result of the warning. |
| I | Information | Processing continues. User response is not necessary. |
Message variables in the message text are in italics.