What you need to know

Message format

The messages in this chapter are listed in ascending order by message number. The message number format usually consists of the prefix “LTM,” followed by a numeric message identifier and a message level.

Message text

The message text that follows the message number is in uppercase and lowercase text. After each message is an explanation and, if appropriate, a suggested action to take.

Variables within messages

Message variables appear in lowercase italic text. Actual values replace the variables when the message appears.

For example, in the message, “A bad switch value of switch_value,” switch_value is the variable.

Message levels

To help you determine the severity of a problem, a one-letter code at the end of the message identifier, such as the “W” at the end of the identifier “LTM0000W” indicates the severity.

The following are the meanings of each message code:

  • I: Information message

  • W: Warning message

  • E: Error message

See MVS documentation for further information on MVS console messages.