11.1.1 Output format of messages

A message output by ITSLM consists of a message ID that starts with KNAS, followed by a message text.

KNASnnnnn-Zmessage-text

The elements of the message ID are as follows:

KNAS

An identifier indicating that the message is an ITSLM message.

nnnnn

The serial number of the message.

Z

The type of message.

The following table shows the message types, the contents of each message type, and the corresponding Windows event log type.

Table 11‒1:  Message types, their contents, and the Windows event log types

Type	Contents	Type of Windows event log
E	Indicates an error message. These messages instruct the user that corrective action is required.	Error
I	Indicates a notification message. These messages provide the user with information.	Information
Q	Indicates a notification message. These messages ask the user to select an action.	Notification
W	Indicates a warning message. These messages issue a warning, although processing continues. The user is recommended to take corrective action as necessary.	Warning

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