Format of Z System Automation Messages

In general, the message format is as follows:

XXXynnnt   MESSAGE TEXT

where:

XXX or XXXX

Is the program identifier. It identifies where in Z System Automation the message originated from. It can have three or four characters

• AOF: System operations
• EVE: CICS®-related messages
• EVI : IMS-related messages
• EVJ: TWS-related messages
• HSA: Automation manager
• ING: Z System Automation, general parts
• ISQ: Processor operations

Y

Is the Z System Automation component specific identifier.

nnn

Is the message identification number. It is a three-digit or four-digit number that uniquely identifies each message.

t

Is the message type. It is a letter that helps indicate the purpose of the message and the type of response required for the message. The message types are:

A

Immediate Action. Requires the system operator to do something now. The associated task does not continue until the operator performs the requested action.

D

Immediate Decision. Requires the system operator to make a decision and select a reply now from the available options specified on the message. The associated task does not continue until the operator responds to the system.

E

Eventual Action. Requires eventual action by the system operator. The associated task continues independent of the operator action.

I

Information. Requires no action. This message is used only for advisory purposes.

W

System Wait. Requires system operator action immediately. The system or a major subsystem must be restarted.