This chapter provides an introduction to the system messages of BS2000.
The BS2000 system messages are an important aspect of communication between the user and the operating system. They inform users about error situations that occur during job processing, tell users when a function has been executed successfully and prompt them to respond or make an entry.
BS2000 system messages have a defined format, are stored in message files and are administered by the BS2000 message system.
Command | Meaning |
HELP-MSG-INFORMATION | Request the text of a system message and explanations relating to this message |
MODIFY-MIP-PARAMETERS | Create or modify the MIP parameter file and /or attach or detach message files to/from the system |
MODIFY-MSG-ATTRIBUTES | Declare language for message output (task-local) |
MODIFY-MSG-FILE-ASSIGNMENT | Determine message files for the session |
SHOW-MIP-PARAMETERS | Display entries of the MIP parameter file or information on the message files for the session |
SHOW-MSG-FILE-ASSIGNMENT | Display information on the message files for the session |
Macro | Meaning |
MSG7 / MSG7X | Output a message |
MSGSINIT / MSGSMOD | Lock the message file or add it to the message system |
MSGSHOW | Output information on system-specific or task-specific messages |
Table 41: Overview of interfaces for message handling