Introduction

Error handling techniques provide an efficient way to track down the cause of a problem. The techniques allows you to track the state of a business object as it moves from its source to its destination. Error messages are standardized to a particular format. Each message is divided into a number of fields, which are explained in the next table:

Error Handling Fields

Field Name

Explanation

MessageCode

Unique code for the message. For example:

HWKAMI-000001

Description

Informative text message explaining the trace message.

Category

Name of the component which generated the message.

Role

Role of the trace message:

Error — Unrecoverable errors. If an error of this type is not addressed, the component may continue with the next operation or may stop altogether.

Warning — An abnormal condition was found, but it does not prevent processing to be performed. Special attention from an administrator is recommended.

Information — A significant processing step was reached and it has been logged for tracking or auditing purposes.

Debug — Debug mode should not be used unless directed by TIBCO Support.

Resolution

Suggested solution to resolve the problem.