A diagnostic message specifies the location of the error, its type, and a short description of the error, as described below and shown in Figure that follows the table.
Location |
The file name and line number information helps to locate the exact part of the code that needs correction. In some cases the location shows the detection of a derivative error. |
Severity |
This information indicates the severity of the error. |
Message number |
IAS message numbers are prefixed by an A. Use the message number to locate its description. |
Message text |
This text provides a one line explanation of the incorrect or suspicious input. |
Figure below shows an example of an error message, and specifies the message elements.
Diagnostic Message Syntax Example |
This is the format of the diagnostic message descriptions:
Message Number Text of the message
Additional description of the message.