Format of REQ, FIELD A, FIELD B, and RESOURCE fields
These fields can contain the following information: the request code, the entry type, data relevant to the entry, and the name of the resource associated with the request.
| Field | Contents |
|---|---|
| REQ
Byte 0 and byte 1, bits 0–3 |
For system entries, byte 0 and byte 1 (bits 0–3) typically contain the request code relating to the type of CICS® management involved. For user entries, these bits are not used. |
| REQ
Byte 1, bits 4–7 |
These bits indicate the type of entry, as follows:
X'2' User entry
X'3' LIFO system entry X'4' System entry X'5' LIFO response/return X'D' Trace on/off entry |
| FIELD A
Bytes 0–3 |
Data relevant to this entry |
| FIELD B
Bytes 0–3 |
Data relevant to this entry |
| RESOURCE
Bytes 0–7 |
When provided, the RESOURCE field typically contains the name of the resource associated with the request being traced. Details are provided in the following topics. |