17.3. DB2 Error Message Description

DB2 error messages are structured as follows:

CCCnnnnnS

where:

  • CCC identifies the DB2 component returning the message. See Table 17.1 for a list of all components.

    Table 17.1. Error Message Component Description
    ComponentMessage Source
    ASNReplication
    CCAConfiguration Assistant
    CLICall-level interface
    DB2Command Line Processor
    DBAControl Center and database administration utility
    DBIInstallation or configuration
    DWCData warehouse center
    FLGInformation catalog manager
    SATSatellite
    SPMSynch point manager
    SQJEmbedded SQLJ in Java
    SQLDatabase manager
  • nnnnn is a three- to five-digit error code.

  • S is a severity indicator. When S has a value of W, it means a warning. When S has a value of N, it means it's an error (negative code). ...

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