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Severity codes for compiler error messages

Errors that the compiler can detect fall into five categories of severity.

Table 26. Severity codes for compiler error messages
Level of message Return code Purpose
Informational (I) 0 To inform you. No action is required and the program runs correctly.
Warning (W) 4 To indicate a possible error. The program probably runs correctly as written.
Error (E) 8 To indicate a condition that is definitely an error. The compiler attempted to correct the error, but the results of program execution might not be what you expect. You should correct the error.
Severe (S) 12 To indicate a condition that is a serious error. The compiler was unable to correct the error. The program does not run correctly, and execution should not be attempted. Object code might not be created.
Unrecoverable (U) 16 To indicate an error condition of such magnitude that the compilation was terminated.

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