What this manual is about

This manual contains messages unique to CICS® Transaction Server for z/OS®, Version 3 Release 1 and is intended for use as a quick reference. It is closely linked with the CICS Problem Determination Guide which should also be consulted if a message indicates that there is a CICS problem.

Who this manual is for

This manual is for anybody who needs to understand and respond to CICS messages, including system operators, system programmers, and certain terminal users.

What you need to know to understand this manual

You can refer to this manual for the meaning of a message without understanding the manual as a whole. Your understanding of CICS Transaction Server for z/OS, Version 3 Release 1, however, will be enhanced by a knowledge of the types of message CICS produces, the different places it sends messages, and the different audiences it intends to reach.

How to use this manual

When you are using CICS as a system operator or terminal user, or scanning a queue containing CICS messages, use this manual as a reference. If you want to suggest a change to the contents of a message or an abend code, please contact your IBM branch instead of raising an RCF.

Online Messages and Codes

CICS Transaction Server for z/OS, Version 3 Release 1 messages and abend code descriptions documented in this manual (with the exception of AXM messages, a small number of numeric abends and Transaction Dump Codes) are available online using the CICS transaction CMAC. For guidance on using CMAC, see the CICS Supplied Transactions manual.

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