Runtime messages (IRT)

This topic describes the runtime messages that are issued by IMS Program Restart Facility.

There are two types of messages that are issued by IMS Program Restart Facility:
  • Runtime messages that are written to the output of a job (IRT)
  • ISPF messages that are presented to the user by ISPF (IRTA, IRTB, IRTC)

Use the information in these messages to help you diagnose and solve IMS Program Restart Facility problems.

Runtime message format

IMS Program Restart Facility runtime messages adhere to the following format:
IRTnnnx
where:
IRT
Indicates that the message was issued by IMS Program Restart Facility
nnn
Indicates the message identification number
x
Indicates the severity of the message:
A
Indicates that operator intervention is required before processing can continue.
E
Indicates that an error occurred, which might or might not require operator intervention.
I
Indicates that the message is informational only.
S
Indicates that a severe error occurred, which might require operator intervention.
W
Indicates that the message is a warning to alert you to a possible error condition.
Each message also includes the following information:
Explanation:
The Explanation section explains what the message text means, why it occurred, and what its variables represent.
System action:
The System action section explains what the system will do in response to the event that triggered this message.
User response:
The User response section describes whether a response is necessary, what the appropriate response is, and how the response will affect the system or program.