Error Messages

WATCH uses OpenVMS_style error messages.  This appendix lists every WATCH error message in alphabetical order along with an explanation and recommended actions.  When messages are displayed they will be categorized as:

    * Warning        %WATCH-W-    WATCH should still run
    * Informational        %WATCH-I-    WATCH will still run

* Fatal            %WATCH-F-    WATCH will terminate

    * Error            %WATCH-E-    WATCH will terminate


CANTOPENDISK, Can’t open DISKNAMES.DAT, please check WATCH_EXE directory

There has been an error opening the watch disk file. There should be error messages that follow this message that further explain the reason for the error.

EOF, End of file encountered

The end of the PLAYBACK file has been reached unexpectedly.  This is an internal error message.  It should never be signaled.  Call Saiga Systems.

ERROPENFILE, Error opening the file <filename>

There has been an error opening the output file. There should be error messages that follow this message that further explain the reason for the error.

ERROPENIN, Error opening <filename> as input

The filename that you specified for /PLAYBACK cannot be opened.  If there is a further error message, it should explain the reasons that you were unable to open the file.  Check to see that you have sufficient privilege to access the file, and that no one else is using it.

ERROPENOUT, Error opening filename as output

The filename that you specified for /RECORD cannot be opened.  If there is a further error message, it should explain the reasons that you were unable to open the file.  Check that you have sufficient privilege to open the file in the directory that you specified and that the directory exists.

ERRREADIN, Error reading input file

This is an error reading the control record of the record/playback file.  Make sure that the file you specify is a valid record/playback file.

INVINT, Interval of <nn> is outside valid range

The interval you specified is outside of the valid range of 5 to 900 seconds.  Please specify a value inside this range.

INVPRI, Invalid Priority Specified

This error will appear if you try to start up WATCH with a priority higher than 15 or lower than 0.  Check command line and respecify with a valid priority.

ITEMREQ, You must enter a value for the <qualifier> qualifier

You have specified a qualifier that requires a value. Please re-enter the command with the proper value for this qualifier.

MAXPROC, Too many processes on the system, maximum is set to <nnnn>

Your version of WATCH is limited to the specified number of processes. You can either lower your SYSGEN parameter MAXPROCESSCNT or contact Saiga Systems for a larger kit.

NORMAL, normal successful completion   

Return code from a function.  The function completed successfully.  This is not an error.

NOTDISKDEV, Device ddcu: is not a disk type device

The device ddcu: specified on the command line is not a disk type device.  Verify the name of the device that you want, check spelling, and try the command again.

NOTPROPFORM, Input file is not in the proper format

The input file you specified for /PLAYBACK is not a WATCH recording file.  Make sure that the file you specify is a valid recording file.

RESPECIFY, Please respecify with the correct parameters   

Fix the errors specified in the first error message and try the command again.

REQCMKRNL, Operation requires Change Mode To Kernel privilege

You do not have Change Mode to Kernel (CMKRNL) privilege, or the image is not installed with that privilege.  Talk to your system manager, and try again with the appropriate privileges.

REQWORLD, Operation requires World privilege

You do not have WORLD privilege, or the image is not installed with that privilege. Talk to your system manager, and try again with the appropriate privileges.

TIMEPAST, Time specified for END_TIME is in the past

The end time specified with the /record qualifier has already past.  Please specify a later end time.

TIMEFUTURE, Time specified for START_TIME is past end time of playback file

The start time specified with the /playback qualifier is past any time recorded in the playback file.  Please specify an earlier start time.

TOOMANYDISK, Too many disks specified

You specified more than five disks on the command line.  WATCH can only handle five disks.  Try the command again, with five or fewer disks.

VERSION, <Saiga Systems - WATCH 5.0>

Displays the current version of WATCH installed on your system plus some information about your system and WATCH license.