Message Severity Levels and Compiler Response

The following table shows the compiler response associated with each level of message severity.

Letter Severity Compiler Response
I Informational Compilation continues. The message reports conditions found during compilation.
W Warning Compilation continues. The message reports questionable and possibly unintended conditions. The program will run as written.
E Error Applies to C Compilation continues and object code is generated. Error conditions exist that the compiler can correct, but the program might not run correctly.
S Severe error Compilation continues, but object code is not generated. Error conditions exist that the compiler cannot correct.
U Unrecoverable error Applies to C The compiler halts. An internal compiler error has occurred.
  • If the message indicates a resource limit (for example, file system full or paging space full), provide additional resources and recompile.
  • If the message indicates that different compiler options are needed, recompile using them.
  • Check for and correct any other errors reported prior to the unrecoverable error.
  • If the unrecoverable error persists, report the message to your IBM service representative.

Related Concepts

Compiler Message and Listing Information

Related References

Compiler Return Codes
Compiler Message Format
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