Guide and Reference

Using Error Handling

This chapter provides the following information for your use in dealing with errors:

• How to obtain IBM support.

• What to do about NLS (National Language Support) problems.

• A description of the different types of errors that can occur in Parallel ESSL. It explains what happens when an error occurs and, in some instances, how you can use error handling to obtain further information.

• All of the Parallel ESSL error messages are categorized into the different error types. There is also a description of the error message format.

Where to Find More Information About Errors

Information about errors and how to handle them can be found in the following places:

• Specific errors associated with each Parallel ESSL subroutine are listed under "Error Conditions" in each subroutine description in Part 2 and 3 of this book.

• Diagnostic procedures for errors associated with ESSL are provided in the ESSL Version 3 Guide and Reference manual.