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Message Format

Each ISPF message can have two forms: a short message and a long message explanation.

The short message automatically displays in the upper right corner of the panel, overlaying any panel text in that area. See [1] in the sample panel below. The long message, which is more descriptive, displays when you press the PF1 HELP key after the short message displays. See [2] in the third line of the sample panel below.

CMRpanel ------------------ title of panel ----------------- short [1] message

COMMAND ===> 
CMRnnnnx - [2]..long message 
panel text

The first three characters identify the application CMR, which stands for ChangeMan ZMF ERO. The next four digits nnnn refer to the message number. Use the message number to find an explanation for the message in this manual, or to request support from Serena Customer Support.

The last character, x, refers to the type of message:

  • A refers to error messages that require Action.

  • I refers to Informational messages that acknowledge the completion of a task.