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 valid, but possibly unintended, conditions.
E Error 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 The compiler halts. An internal compiler error has been found. This message should be reported to your IBM service representative.


Message and Listing Information
Compiler Message Format


Compiler Return Codes
-qhalt
-W