Message procedure (MSG)

Use the MSG keyword to specify a message failure.

If the message associated with the problem does not have the DWW prefix, it is not a CICS VR message failure, and you must not use the MSG keyword. Sometimes, you might want to use the INCORROUT keyword in addition to the MSG keyword.
For more information about the INCORROUT keyword, see Incorrect output procedure (INCORROUT). To describe a message problem:
  1. Look up the message in CICS VR Messages and abend codes for an explanation. The message description includes information on the action CICS VR takes and the action to take in response to the message.

    If you plan to report the problem, gather and record the appropriate information before you take recovery action.

  2. Write down the message identifier and the exact message text. If you contact IBM® for assistance, the Support Center representative requires the exact message text.
  3. Supplement the MSG keyword with the message identifier. Use the supplemented keyword when searching the RETAIN® database. A sample MSG keyword and message identifier is shown below:
       MSGDWW0110S

    In this sample, DWW is the message prefix, identifying a CICS VR message, 0110 is the message number, and S is the severity code.

See Collecting documentation about all problems to complete your documentation of the problem.


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