140
Explanation
IOS detected a non-recoverable error and stopped the system.
The right-most four bytes of the program status word (PSW) have the following format:
xrrrrwww- x
- Irrelevant information.
- rrrr
- A hexadecimal reason code indicating the reason for the failure.
- w
- The wait state code.
The reason code rrrr is one of the following:
- Code
- Explanation
- 0000
- A device containing a page data set has no paths available.Note: WAIT 140 RSN 0000 does not permit AUTOIPL of z/OS®.
- 0001
- A device containing a page data set is in intervention required state.Note: WAIT 140 RSN 0001 does not permit AUTOIPL of z/OS.
System action
The system enters non-restartable wait state X'140'.
Operator response
If requested by the system programmer, obtain the stand-alone dump. When requested by the system programmer, Re-IPL the system.
System programmer response
For reason code X'0000' determine why the device has no available paths. This is typically a hardware problem with the channels, switch(es), links or the DASD control unit. Correct the problem and Re-IPL the system.
For reason code X'0001' determine why the device is in the intervention required state. This is typically a problem at the DASD control unit. Correct the problem and Re-IPL the system.
Source
Input/Output Supervisor (IOS)