Parts of an Error Message

An error message consists of the following parts:

• Unique identifier – A character string that identifies the error message. You can search for the unique identifier in the Javadoc reference pages to see an explanation of the content of the error message.

• Parameters – Placeholders for the specific classes, methods, and qualifiers that are cited in the exception message.

Example 9–1 Parts of an Error Message

The MOF compiler returns the following error:

REF_REQUIRED = Association class CIM_Docked needs at least two refs. 
Error in line 12.

• REF_REQUIRED is the unique identifier.

• CIM_Docked is a parameter.

• line 12 indicates the line number in the .mof file in which the error occurred.