IBM Mainframe Forum Index
 
Log In
 
IBM Mainframe Forum Index Mainframe: Search IBM Mainframe Forum: FAQ Register
 

Truncated error message after VERIFY with LISTV


IBM Mainframe Forums -> TSO/ISPF
Post new topic   Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
David Sde

New User


Joined: 24 Apr 2011
Posts: 23
Location: USA

PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:26 pm
Reply with quote

Hi,

I hope someone can guide me. I need to validate an input field against a list of forty possible values. In the INIT section, I have:

Code:
&VALUES = 'VALUE1    +
           VALUE2    +
           VALUE3    +
<etc>
           VALUE40'   


In the )PROC section, I say:

Code:
VER (&FIELD1,NB,LISTV,&VALUES)


The VER is working perfectly, but my issue is with the error message displayed when the user enters an invalid value. The displayed "short message" is INVALID VALUE, which is fine. But when I hit PF1 to display the "long message," I get a box with the message: "Enter one of the listed values ('VALUE1,VALUE2,VALUE3,..'), and the list is incomplete. Instead of showing all forty valid values, it only appears to show as many values as will fit on a single row of the panel.

Is there a way I force the panel to display the entire list of valid values? It would probably take up about three panel rows, but I'm willing to do that if it's possible.

Thanks so much,

David
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
enrico-sorichetti

Superior Member


Joined: 14 Mar 2007
Posts: 10872
Location: italy

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:07 am
Reply with quote

read the ISPF manuals for the format of the short and long messages
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
David Sde

New User


Joined: 24 Apr 2011
Posts: 23
Location: USA

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:22 am
Reply with quote

Enrico,

I have already been through the "ISPF Dialog Developer's Guide and Reference," and I did read what I thought were the relevant sections pertaining to long and short messages. It may well be that I missed something, or that there is another manual I should consult. If that is the case, I would appreciate any information (from anyone) which would help me more precisely locate the answer.

David
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
David Sde

New User


Joined: 24 Apr 2011
Posts: 23
Location: USA

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:36 am
Reply with quote

Okay, fair enough: I did find something. In the "ISPF Messages and Codes" manual, in response to the "Enter one of the listed values" messages, I see:

"Programmer response: If the listchoices occupy more than 72 bytes, provide help via a customized message using the MSG keyword on the VER statement."

I will look into that; thank you.

David
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
David Sde

New User


Joined: 24 Apr 2011
Posts: 23
Location: USA

PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:42 am
Reply with quote

Yup, it's a wrap. That did it; thank you.

David
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
View previous topic :: :: View next topic  
Post new topic   Reply to topic View Bookmarks
All times are GMT + 6 Hours
Forum Index -> TSO/ISPF

 


Similar Topics
Topic Forum Replies
No new posts Error to read log with rexx CLIST & REXX 11
No new posts Error when install DB2 DB2 2
No new posts CLIST - Virtual storage allocation error CLIST & REXX 5
This topic is locked: you cannot edit posts or make replies. how can I proof that message was post... Java & MQSeries 1
No new posts IMS Message : DFS3577A IMS DB/DC 4
Search our Forums:

Back to Top