Logical partition error messages and reports

Obtain a list of error messages specific to logical partitions.

If the server experiences logical partition errors, it will notify you in one of the following ways:

Logical partition error messages at the bottom of the display screen

This list contains error messages that are specific to the logical partitions green screen interface. These messages generally appear near the bottom of the display screen.

The following information lists each error message and a reason why the error occurred. Recovery actions, if appropriate, are included.

A console resource must be selected before an alternate console resource
You need to select the main console resource before you can proceed with selecting the alternate console resource. Main and alternate consoles can be the same resource.
Accept load source disk unit failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Accept load source disk unit failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary partition and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Accept load source disk unit not performed - data not protected
The server does not detect a problem with the logical partition configuration data saved on this partition's load source disk unit. There is no reason to perform the accept operation.
Activate remote service failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Add I/O resource failed
An internal error occurred. The server did not find the IOP you are adding as an available resource. It is not currently allocated to the relevant partition. Contact your service provider.
Adjust configuration values when changing to i5/OS™
This message is informational only.
Alternate console IOP selection failed
An internal error occurred. The server could not correlate the IOP with the list of resources that are assigned to the partition. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry.
Alternate console IOP selection successful, no console IOP selected yet
This is a warning message. You need to select the console IOP for this partition. For more help, contact your service provider.
Alternate IPL IOP selection failed
An internal error occurred. The server could not correlate the IOP with the list of resources assigned to the partition. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry.
Alternate IPL IOP selection successful, but optical not supported
You have successfully selected an alternate IPL IOP for a secondary partition. That kind of resource does not support optical devices. A tape device might be available for use.
Alternate IPL IOP selection successful, but tape not supported
You have successfully selected an alternate IPL IOP for a secondary partition. That kind of resource does not support tape devices. A CD-ROM device might be available for use.
Bus xxx already allocated
The partition is already using the bus. If you want to change the ownership type of the bus, select option 5 (Change bus ownership type) from the Work with Partition Configuration display screen.
Bus xxx not allocated
You cannot remove or change the bus. Or you cannot add the IOP since the partition does not currently own the bus. No other logical partition currently owns the bus.
Bus xxx not available
Another partition already owns the bus in shared mode that you attempted to add. You can choose to use the bus instead of own the bus.
Bus xxx ownership type cannot be changed
The bus is a special type that prevents it from being changed to shared. The virtual OptiConnect bus or the primary bus that contains the service processor falls into this category.
Bus requires allocation
A partition must own the bus before another partition can use it in shared mode. Add the bus to a partition with the status of own shared before attempting to use it in another partition.
Bus xxx requires an owner
Before you can select the IOP, you need to assign the bus to a partition.
Cannot change bus xxx ownership while it is in use by another partition
Cannot change the status of the bus while it is in use by another partition. Remove usage of the bus before proceeding with the current requested action.
Cannot perform requested panel function 22 during system MSD IPL
This partition is currently going through a main storage dump. You cannot do another one yet.
Cannot perform requested panel function at this time
The server is performing internal processing (such as an early-stage IPL of a secondary partition) and cannot accept the requested panel function. Try the request again at a later time.
Cannot perform requested panel function, partition must be in manual mode
This error will occur if you attempt to use option 10 on the Work with Partition Status display screen on a partition that is not set to manual mode. To perform option 10, first set the partition to manual mode and restart the partition.
Cannot perform requested panel function while system is in secure mode
This error will occur if you attempt to use panel functions on the Work with Partition Status display screen on a secondary partition set to secure mode. When a secondary partition is set to secure mode, you can only perform its panel functions from the primary partition Work with Partition Status display screen from a DST console. When you change a secondary partition mode from secure to another mode, you can use panel functions on that secondary partition.
Cannot use reserved primary partition name
You tried to use the word "PRIMARY" for the name of a secondary partition. This name is reserved for the primary partition only. Enter a different name.
Change bus ownership type failed
The information on the server indicates that the partition does not own or use the bus, so the change ownership type has failed. Refresh the list of resources by exiting and entering the screen again. Try the request again if logical partition really owns or uses the bus. If the request fails again, contact your service provider.
Change operating environment failed - partition must be powered off.
Some logical partition actions require a partition to be powered on or off.
Change operating environment was cancelled.
A user manually cancelled the change to the operating environment. This message is informational only.
Change operating environment was successful.
This message is informational only.
Change successful, but SLIC release does not support shared processors.
This function is not supported for one of the following reasons: The version or release of the operating system does not support this function or the installed guest operating system does not support this function.
Clear configuration data failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Clear configuration data failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Clear non-configured disk unit configuration data failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Clear non-configured disk unit configuration data failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary and assigning them to new secondary partitions, or the disk unit does not contain any configuration data. The server did not perform the requested action.
Clear non-reporting logical partitioning resources failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Clear non-reporting resources failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary partition and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Clear non-reporting resources not performed - data protected
The server detected logical partition configuration data problems, so the copy operation cannot proceed. You must perform some other recovery action first.
Clear reference code history failed
Try the task again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Configuration change successful, but partition will not be functional
The server will allow changes made to the logical partition. However, the logical partition might not restart successfully since it does not meet minimum requirements for processors, main storage, or interactive performance. Add the required resources before restarting the partition.
Configuration data changed during request, try again.
The configuration of the partitions has changed while you were making your request. Wait five minutes and retry the operation. The partition might be restarting or might be finishing its restart process.
Configuration data errors detected - see Product Activity Log
The logical partition configuration data is protected and cannot be changed until you take corrective action. See the product activity log (PAL) for information. Typically, you must use an option on the Recover Configuration Data display screen to correct the problem.
Configuration data found that is newer
The server found logical partition configuration data on other disk units. The data is newer than the data on this partition's load source disk unit. No other action required.
Configuration data found that is older
The server found logical partition configuration data on other disk units. The data is older than the data on this partition's load source disk unit. No other action required.
Configuration data found that originated from another partition
The server found logical partition configuration data on other disk units. The server has determined that the configuration data originated on another partition. Clear the configuration data for the disk units which are not configured before using them.
Configuration data found that originated from another system
The server found logical partition configuration data on other disk units. The server has determined that the configuration data originated on another server. Clear the configuration data for the disk units that are not configured before using them.
Console IOP selection failed
An internal error occurred. The server could not correlate the I/O processor (IOP) with the list of resources assigned to the partition. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry.
Control panel read failed
Try the task again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Control panel task failed
The virtual service processor task has failed. The use of control panel functions for secondary partitions might not work from the primary partition. Contact your service provider.
Control panel update failed
An internal error occurred that caused the panel request to fail. Try again and if the condition persists contact your service provider. There might be a 0C00 C9FF Licensed Internal Code log.
Copy configuration data to other side failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Copy configuration data to other side failed - data not valid
This copy of the logical partition configuration data is corrupt or wrong. Try restarting the partition using the other IPL source. If successful, use this function to copy that configuration data to this IPL source. If you cannot fix the problem, contact your service provider.
Copy configuration data to other side failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary partition and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Copy configuration data to other side not performed - data protected
The server has detected logical partition configuration data problems, so the copy operation cannot proceed. Some other recovery action must be performed first.
Could not start a service tool
A service function could not be started from the Use Dedicated Service Tools menu. If you are attempting to work with server partitions, this error indicates that another user in the same logical partition is currently working with server partitions using SST.
CPM or MSD IPL retry failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Data may be incomplete until all partitions are IPLed
The service function has checked if secondary partitions that are represented on the screen where this message is displayed are all powered on and able to report resources such as I/O adapters and devices. The logical partition configuration manager does not track these types of resources in general. You might only see buses and I/O processors until the partitions are activated.
Data may be incomplete until partition is IPLed
The logical partition is in a state (powered off, for example) where the logical partition configuration manager cannot know for sure what resources are attached to the bus or buses owned or used by the partition. It is possible some resources have physically moved since the last time the partition restarted successfully. This message is informational. It indicates that the server will not display I/O adapters and devices until you restart the logical partition. Bus resources might have been moved since that last restart.
Data recovery will not be allowed, return code: xxxxxxxx
This message is displayed when the server experiences an error during a configuration data recovery process. Contact your service provider.
Deactivate remote service failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Default electronic customer support IOP selection failed
An internal error occurred. The server could not correlate the IOP with the list of resources assigned to the partition. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry.
Delete failed - one or more partitions currently use the shared pool.
This action is not allowed because there are active secondary partitions using the shared processor pool.
Detailed report does not exist for the problem
This problem does not have any detailed information about it. No other action is required.
Disk unit IOP reset/reload failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Display processor status failed, no processors are owned by partition
The selected partition does not have any processors. The requested option cannot be performed.
DST console session required to use panel function while in secure mode
This error occurs in SST when you select a function that must be performed in DST. Use the DST display screen to perform this function.
Dump MFIOP failed.
The request to dump the MFIOP failed. Check the product activity log for errors associated with the MFIOP resource and report the errors to your service provider.
Dump MFIOP was successful.
You have successfully dumped the MFIOP.
Electronic customer support IOP selection successful, async not supported
You have successfully selected a default electronic customer support IOP for a secondary partition. Beware that the asynchronous communications protocol is not supported by that kind of resource.
Electronic customer support IOP selection successful, SDLC not supported
You have successfully selected a default electronic customer support IOP for a secondary partition. Beware that the SDLC communications protocol is not supported by that kind of resource.
Enter value for shared processor pool units.
Set the value for the shared processor pool units.
Force DST failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Function not allowed during system MSD IPL.
This partition is currently going through a main storage dump. You cannot perform the requested functions at this time.
Function not available due to version/release level of primary partition
The function you tried to perform in the secondary partition is not possible because the primary partition has an earlier version of the operating system. The primary partition must be at the same level or a higher level for you to be able to use this function.
Function not supported in SST, use DST console
The function you tried to perform is only allowed from DST because of the greater security for DST. Start DST and try the function again.
Highest number allowed for partition identifier: xx
This error occurs when you try to give the partition an identifier that is greater than what the server allows. Enter a number that is less than or equal to the highest allowed number.
Incorrect key pressed
An invalid key was pressed. Press a valid function key for this display screen.
Incorrect resource type selected
You made a request that is not supported by the type of resource you selected. Depending on the display screen where the error message is displayed, you might need to select a bus, an IOP, or both.
Interactive feature decreased to xxx % based on number of processors
This is an informational message that the system has adjusted the value. Verify the value and press Enter to accept it. No other action is required.
Interactive feature increased to xxx % based on number of processors
This is an informational message that the system has adjusted the value. Verify the value and press Enter to accept it. No other action is required.
Interactive feature percentage entered is not valid
You entered a value that was greater than 100 % or that was not an integer. Enter a value between 1% and 100% for the partition.
Interactive feature percentage not within minimum and maximum range
You tried to change the value for interactive performance in this partition. However, the value you entered is not between the minimum and maximum values. Either enter a number that is between the minimum and maximum values, or change the minimum and maximum values.
IOP cannot be added or removed due to IOP type
The server cannot add or remove the I/O processor because it is:
  • Attached to the virtual bus used for OptiConnect.
  • Attached to a bus that is used in a clustered environment.
  • The IOP that is used for the primary partition load source or console.
IOP option must match bus option specified
Due to the nature of the request, a bus and an attached IOP cannot have conflicting options taken against them.
IOP selected lacks capabilities to support requested function
When resource capability is being filtered on a tagged resource selection screen this message will appear if the server determines that the resource cannot support the requested capability selection. Tagged resources are ones that have special meaning for secondary partitions, such as the load source IOP or console IOP. Press F9 on the selection displays to turn filtering off. This will allow the selection if you still want to use the resource.
I/O resources differ from system, adjust configuration after recovery
This is a warning message. Some resources in the server are not originally part of the configuration. Perform recovery actions for the partition configuration data.
Insufficient available shared processor units.
You have tried to set the number of shared processor units to a number greater than is available in the shared processor pool. Possible solutions are to add more processors to the shared processing pool or to reduce the number of shared processor units to be less than or equal to the number of available shared processors units.
IPL restart failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Load source and console IOPs will be required to continue with create
There are no available IOPs to add to this partition. Go back and remove the required IOPs from another partition that does not need them, then continue with creating this partition.
Load source IOP selection failed
An internal error occurred. The server could not correlate the IOP with the list of resources assigned to the partition. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry.
Logical partitioning configuration data error detected
Logical partition configuration manager checksum failed. You cannot trust the configuration data to be valid. Contact your service provider.
Logical partitioning configuration data is not valid
Logical partition configuration management did not detect logical partition data on the current IPL source of the load source disk unit (source A or source B). Contact your service provider.
Logical partitioning configuration data not found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered the server yet by removing resources from the primary partition and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
The logical partition API has been deprecated on physical system
The logical partition configuration functionality for this system is available from the Hardware Management Console. See the logical partitioning information in the IBM® Systems Hardware Information Center.
Make a valid selection
You entered input that is not valid for this selection. Enter valid input for this selection.
Maximum interactive performance set to xxx % based on maximum processors
The server has 100% interactive performance available to split between partitions. However, the allowable ranges for each partition depend on how the server processors are split. For example, if one partition has only 10% of the server's processors, then it would not be possible for that partition to use 99% of the interactive performance available to the server. These error messages will appear when the interactive performance settings are outside of a practical range, and the server has made the adjustment for you.
Maximum processor pool units above what maximum processors can support.
You have tried to set the amount of processing units to a number greater than the maximum processors can support. A possible solution is to reduce the maximum amount of processing units requested.
Maximum processor units set to xxx based on maximum processors.
The maximum processor units were adjusted based on the maximum processors specified. The adjusted value is different than what was specified to satisfy the maximum processor units supported per processor.
Maximum value entered is not valid
The value you entered is incorrect. Either it is greater than what this server allows, or it is not an integer. Enter a different value.
Minimum interactive feature set to xxx % based on minimum processors
The server has 100% interactive performance available to split between partitions. However, the allowable ranges for each partition depend on how the server processors are split. For example, if one partition has 90% of the server's processors, then it would not be possible for that partition to use 1% of the interactive performance available to the server. These error messages will appear when the interactive performance settings are outside of a practical range, and the server has made the adjustment for you.
Minimum processor pool units below what minimum processors can support.
You have tried to set the amount of processing units to a number less than the minimum processors can support. A possible solutions is to increase the amount of processing units requested.
Minimum processor units set to xxx based on minimum processors.
The minimum processor units were adjusted based on the minimum processors specified. The adjusted value is different than what was specified to satisfy the minimum processor units supported per processor.
Minimum value cannot be greater than the maximum value
The value you specified for the minimum is greater than the value for the maximum. Either make the maximum value greater or enter a value for the minimum that is less than the current maximum.
Minimum value entered is not valid
The value you entered is incorrect. Either it is less than what this server allows, or it is not an integer. Enter a different value.
Multiple interactive feature values adjusted based on processor values
This is an informational message that the system has adjusted the values. Verify the values and press Enter to accept them. No other action is required.
New interactive performance percentage entered is greater than available
Not enough interactive performance is available to allow you to add the amount that you requested. Either add less interactive performance or free the interactive performance from another partition.
New number of processors entered is greater than available
Not enough processors are available to allow you to add the amount that you requested. Either add fewer processors or free processors from another partition.
New partition name entered is not valid
The partition name must conform to the following rules: Characters can be any letter (A-Z) and any number (0 - 9). Name cannot be all blanks. Name cannot be PRIMARY. Name cannot be the same as an existing secondary partition.
New partition name entered is not valid - name already exists
The name you entered for this partition is already being used by another partition on the server. Enter a different name for this partition.
New size of main storage entered is greater than available
Not enough main storage is available to allow you to add the amount that you requested. Either add less main storage or free the main storage needed from another partition.
No alternate IPL device is currently attached to IOP selected
This is a warning message. The server cannot identify any alternate IPL devices attached to this IOP. If no devices are attached, make sure you attach one before trying to use the IOP in a partition.
No change made, the new name is the same as the existing name
This is an informational message. You choose to change the name of the partition. However, the name you selected is the same as it was previously. No other action is required.
No console device is currently attached to IOP selected
This is a warning message. The server cannot identify any console devices attached to this IOP. If no devices are attached, make sure that you attach one before trying to use the IOP in a partition.
No electronic customer support resource is attached to IOP selected
This is a warning message. The server cannot identify any electronic customer support devices attached to this IOP. If no devices are attached, make sure that you attach one before trying to use the IOP in a partition.
No guest partitions defined.
This is informational only.
No load source capable disk unit is currently attached to IOP selected
This is a warning message. The server cannot identify any load source disk units attached to this IOP. If no devices are attached, make sure that you attach one before trying to use the IOP in a partition.
No non-configured disk units found that have configuration data
This message is displayed on the Select Non-Configured Disk Unit for Configuration Data Clear display screen. The disk units you selected do not contain any partition configuration data.
No service printer specified. Print request failed
This message is displayed in DST or SST when you do not select a printer and exit the prompt. If you meant to select a printer, try the request again.
Not able to start Work with system partitions
This message is displayed in SST and indicates that another user on the server is currently working with logical partitions in either DST or SST.
Not enough interactive performance percentage available
You requested to add more interactive performance than is available. Either add less interactive performance or remove what you need from other partitions.
Not enough main storage available
You requested to add more main storage than is available. Either add less main storage or remove what you need from other partitions.
Not enough processors available
You requested to add more processors than are available. Either add fewer processors or remove what you need from other partitions.
Not enough processors available.
There are not enough available processors to complete your request. Reduce the number of processors being requested.
Not enough shared pool processor units available.
You tried to set the amount of shared processor units to a number greater than is available. Possible solutions are to add more processors to the shared pool or to reduce the amount of processor units requested to be less than or equal to the amount of processors units that are available.
Number entered is too small - less than required by using partitions.
The shared processor pool requires more processors than the number you entered. Enter a greater number of processors to complete the request. The shared processor pool must have enough processors to support the greatest number of processors of all the partitions using the shared processor pool.
Number of processors allocated to pool changed successfully.
This message is informational only.
Number of processors entered is greater than available.
You tried to move more processors than are available. Reduce the number of processors to move.
Number of processors not within minimum and maximum range
You tried to change the value for processors in this partition. However, the value you entered is not between the minimum and maximum values. Either enter a number that is between the minimum and maximum values, or change the minimum and maximum values.
Number of processors entered is not valid
The value you entered is incorrect. Either it is less than or greater than what is allowed for this server or it is not an integer. Enter a different value.
Number of shared processor units not within minimum and maximum range.
The number of processing units must be greater than or equal to the minimum and less than or equal to the maximum shared processor units.
Only one partition may be selected
You tried to perform an action on more than one partition. This display screen can only handle one request at a time. Repeat the action separately for each partition.
Only one resource may be selected
You tried to perform an action on more than one resource. This display screen can only handle one request at a time. Repeat the action separately for each resource.
Only one resource of a specific type may be selected
You tried to perform an action on more than one type of resource. This display screen can only handle one request at a time for each type of resource. Repeat the action separately for each type of resource.
Option is allowed only from primary partition
You can perform options 13 and 14 to change the System IPL Action from the primary partition. The server does not allow the displaying or changing of that value in secondary partitions. Or the secondary partition is in secure mode. You must therefore go to the primary DST console to change the mode to a value other than secure mode.
Option not allowed during system MSD IPL
When the server is performing a main storage dump (MSD), you cannot perform many of the logical partition configuration options that alter the logical partition configuration data. For example, you cannot perform recovery actions or create a new secondary partition.
Option not allowed for new partition until next system IPL
This partition was recently created. You cannot perform any actions from it until after you restart the server. When you restart the server, you can attempt this option.
Option not allowed for primary partition
Some options do not make sense when issued against the primary partition. For example you cannot change the primary partition's name, delete the primary partition, or select a tagged secondary resource like a load source IOP or a console IOP.
Option not allowed for resource chosen
The option you entered is not valid on this display screen. See the display screen for a list of allowed options.
Option not allowed while partition is in secure mode, use primary DST
This error will occur if you attempt to use panel functions on the Work with Partition Status display screen on a partition set to secure mode. When a partition is set to secure mode, you can only perform its panel functions from the primary partition Work with Partition Status display screen from a DST console. When you change a partition mode from secure to another mode, you can use panel functions on that secondary partition.
Option is only allowed for the primary partition.
Some actions are not allowed for a secondary partitions. For example, configuration changes cannot be made from a secondary partition.
Panel function failed - keylock is not in control panel
The key for the server is not in the control panel. Insert the key and try the request again.
Partition already powered off
You selected to power off this partition. However, the partition is already off.
Partition already powered on
You selected to power on this partition. However, the partition is already on.
Partition create failed - maximum number of partitions already exist
The server already has the maximum allowed number of logical partitions allowed for the release. You cannot create another one.
Partition create failed - not enough system resources available
You cannot create another partition. The maximum number of partitions that this server supports have already been created.
Partition delete failed - partition must be powered off
You cannot delete a partition while it is still powered on. Power of the partition, then perform the delete operation for that partition.
Partition does not currently own the bus.
The action cannot be performed because no other logical partition owns the bus. You must assign ownership of this bus before you can do the following:
  • Remove the bus.
  • Change the bus.
  • Move an I/O processor.
Partition identifier entered is already in use by another partition
This error occurs when you try to give the partition an identifier that is already used by another partition on the server. Enter a different identifier.
Partition identifier entered is not valid
You entered an identifier that was not between 1 and 24 or that was not an integer. Enter a value that is between 1 and 24.
Partition install might be needed after recovery due to version/release level
This is a warning message. The system found what seems to be an unsupported software version in one of the secondary partitions. The identified release cannot support the current server hardware. If the secondary partition does have an unsupported release, install a supported i5/OS version after you finish recovering the primary partition.
Partition xxx create successful, but partition will not be functional.
The server allowed the changes to the logical partition. However, the logical partition might not restart successfully since it does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements for processors, memory, or interactive performance. Add the required resources before restarting the partition.
Power off domain failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Power on domain failed
The panel task has experienced a failure. Try the request again. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
Primary partition configuration data recovery failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Primary partition configuration data recovery failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. No one has altered server yet by removing resources from the primary partition and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Primary partition configuration data recovery failed - no new data found
No further action is necessary. The server did not find any logical partition configuration data on other disk units that is different than what is currently saved on this logical partition's load source disk unit.
Print request failed with unknown error
An unknown error has occurred. Contact your service provider.
Print request not submitted, no entries listed to print
You tried to send a print request without selecting anything to print, or, this display screen does not allow printing. Try to print from a display screen that allows you to select entries.
Print request submitted to service printer with one or more errors
This is an informational error. Although the print request had some errors, the print request was successful. You might want to contact your service provider to determine the nature of the problem.
Problem resolution failed
A problem selected to be accepted is not currently in the list of known problems for the logical partition, or another internal error occurred. Contact your service representative.
Problem resolution failed, unable to clear attention errors
A problem selected to be accepted is not currently in the list of known problems for the logical partition, or another internal error occurred. Contact your service representative.
Problem resolution failed, unable to clear informational errors
A problem selected to be accepted is not currently in the list of known problems for the logical partition, or another internal error occurred. Contact your service representative.
Problem resolution failed, unable to clear severe errors
A problem selected to be accepted is not currently in the list of known problems for the partition, or another internal error occurred. Contact your service representative.
Remove I/O resource failed
An internal error occurred. The server did not find that the IOP is currently owned by the relevant partition and is not already an available resource. Contact your service provider.
Reorder SPCN addressing was successful.
This message is informational only.
Requested panel function not currently enabled
The server has not enabled the panel function at this time. Wait and try the request again. For instance, if panel function 21 is attempted against a partition that is restarting and not quite to dedicated service tools (DST) yet, then 21 will not be enabled until DST is reached.
Request failed, bus xxx not in use
The partition does not currently use the bus, so it cannot own it.
Request failed, bus xxx not shared
The bus is in a special state that prevents it from being changed to shared (such as being used in a cluster). Or, the IOP being removed does not belong to a bus that is in shared mode.
Request failed, configuration data protected - see Product Activity Log
The logical partition configuration data is protected for some reason, and cannot be changed until corrective action is taken. See the product activity log (PAL ) for information about what action to take. Typically, you must use an option on the Recover Configuration Data display screen to correct the problem.
Request failed due to the state of one or more partitions
Depending on the requested function, either all the secondary partitions must be powered off or powered on to continue.
Request failed, errors reported were not handled
An error report screen was previously displayed and either the user canceled without allowing the server to recover from the problems listed or the server failed to perform the recovery action.
Request failed, return code: xxxxxxxx
This message will appear for an error that does not have a message description associated with it. The hex return code will tell you what has happened.

0xFFFFFF98

The I/O configuration has changed while the current action was being performed. Depending on the display screen you were on resources might refresh automatically. If so just retry the request. You might have to exit and enter the display screen again to retry the request.

Request is not allowed for the partition.
You attempted a request that is not allowed for this partition. Some actions are not allowed on the primary partition. For example, you cannot delete the primary partition or remove the primary partition's load source I/O processor.
Request failed, more processors specified than are in shared pool.
You tried to set the amount of processors to a number greater than is available in the shared processor pool. Possible solutions are to add more processors to the shared pool or reduce the amount of processors requested to be less than or equal to the amount of processors that is available.
Request failed - see Product Activity Log
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration change request. See the product activity log (PAL) for information. Contact your service provider.
Resources requested greater than is allocated to the partition
The partition might have been restarted with fewer processors, main storage, or interactive performance than requested (but within the minimum allowable limit). The attempt to remove these resources exceeds what the partition is currently using.
Size of main storage entered is not valid
The value you entered for the main storage is not a valid integer. Enter an integer.
Size of main storage not within minimum and maximum range
You tried to change the value for main storage in this partition. However, the value you entered is not between the minimum and maximum values. Either enter a number that is between the minimum and maximum values, or change the minimum and maximum values.
Shared processor pool create was successful.
This message is informational only.
Shared processor pool delete was successful.
This message is informational only.
Shared processor pool units above maximum processor capacity.
You have set the amount of processing units to be more than the maximum processor capacity. A possible solution is to reduce the amount of processing units you are requesting to be less than or equal to the amount the current processors can support. Each processor can support a maximum of 1.00 processing units.
Shared processor pool unit allocation entered is not valid.
The value you entered is incorrect. Either it is greater than or less than what the shared pool allows. Enter a different value.
Shared processor pool units below minimum processor capacity.
You have set the amount of processing units to be less than the minimum processor capacity. A possible solution is to increase the amount of processing units you are requesting.
Shared processor pool units greater than processors can support.
You have specified processing units greater than the processors can support. Possible solutions are use more processors or reduce the number of processor units.
Smallest minimum main storage size is xxxxxxxx for maximum entered
The server must enforce a range of reasonable values for the minimum and maximum main storage values relative to each other. This is because a certain amount of fixed storage is allocated for server use based on the maximum size specified. The fixed storage required by the server cannot be smaller than the minimum value specified. Adjust your minimum value to be at least as large as the value in the message. Or, adjust the maximum size to some value that is smaller.
Storage I/O adapter cannot be assigned to a guest partition when a controlling I/O processor exists.
An I/O Adapter used by a guest partition is located in a card position on the same Multi-adapter bridge domain as an I/O Processor. Guest partition data might be lost if any of the following occur:
  • A primary partition Type D IPL is performed.
  • The I/O Adapter is moved to an i5/OS partition.
  • An error causes the Logical partition (LPAR) configuration data to not be used.
Use the LPAR Validation Tool (LVT)
link outside Information Center
to create a valid LPAR configuration.
System IPL required to activate changes
Changes have been made to the logical partition configuration that require a server restart to activate. Examples are partition create, delete, recovery, bus ownership type change, or changing the primary partition's processors, main storage, or interactive performance values.
Unit has incorrect logical partition configuration
The logical partition configuration data is protected for some reason, and cannot be changed until corrective action is taken. See the product activity log (PAL) for information about what action to take. Typically, you must use an option on the Recover Configuration Data display screen to correct the problem.
Unknown error in service function
An unexpected condition occurred in the licensed code that either manages the logical partition configuration data or the logical partition service function. Check the Licensed Internal Code logs for a 0C00 C9FF entry. Contact your service provider.
Update configuration data failed
An internal error has occurred in the logical partition configuration manager during a configuration data recovery action. Contact your service provider.
Update configuration data failed - no data found
No logical partition configuration data exists. The server has not been altered yet by removing resources from the primary and assigning them to new secondary partitions. The server did not perform the requested action.
Value entered for Level of detail is not valid
The value you supplied for this field is incorrect. Enter a valid value for the Level of detail.
Value entered for Number of reference codes is not valid
The value you supplied for this field is incorrect. Enter a valid value for the Number of reference codes.
Value entered for Secondary partition(s) is not valid
The value you supplied for this field is incorrect. Enter a valid value for the Secondary partition.
Value entered for System partition(s) is not valid
The value you supplied for this field is incorrect. Enter a valid value for the System partition.

Logical partition error messages in the error report

When the logical partitioning configuration manager must report multiple errors, the Logical Partitioning Error Report display screen is displayed. This display screen contains a summary of errors with details available by using option 5 on the particular error.

From this display screen, you can cancel the current request and return to the previous display screen by selecting F3 (Exit) or F12 (Cancel). You can also accept the error and continue by selecting option 1 (Accept problem) or F10 (Accept all problems and continue). However, you should fully understand these errors before taking any actions.

The report groups error messages by category as follows:

The following list gives attention message and severe message summaries, why the error might have occurred, and recommended actions.

Bus not removed
A severe message indicating that a bus remove operation failed. Correct previous attention errors listed in the error report and try the operation again.
Bus ownership type change failed
A severe message indicating that a change bus ownership type operation failed. Correct previous attention errors listed in the error report and try the operation again.
Device in use
An attention message indicating that a particular resource is in use by the server, its owning IOP, or bus while someone attempted to remove it from a partition. If this resource is a disk unit, it is recommended that you remove it from its current auxiliary storage pool (ASP) before removing the IOP or bus.
  • For all other resources, perform the following steps:
    1. Write down the logical address of the resource that you need to vary off. You can find this information when you display the allocated resources for the partition.
    2. From i5/OS, use the Work with Configuration Status (WRKCFGSTS) command to find the resource name based on the logical address. From DST, go to Hardware Service Manager.
    3. Vary off any devices or controllers that are active on the resource.
IOP not removed
A severe message indicating that an IOP remove operation failed. Correct previous attention errors listed in the error report and try the operation again.
IOP requires reallocation
An attention message indicating that you attempted to change bus ownership type from shared to dedicated. However the bus contains IOPs currently unassigned to any logical partition. Add I/O resources to assign the available IOPs to the same partition as the bus owner. Then, repeat the change of bus ownership type.
I/O resource not updated
A severe message indicating that an I/O resource could not be updated in the configuration data. Correct previous attention errors listed in the error report and try the operation again.
State of IOP is unknown
An attention message indicating a particular IOP cannot be located in the partition from which it is being removed.
If the owning partition is currently powered off, you can ignore this error if you know the IOP and its resources are available. If the owning partition is currently powered on, this error might indicate that the owning IOP was recently added to the partition but is not yet active.
Wait five minutes and retry the operation. If the failure persists or if the IOP was not recently added to the owning partition, contact your service representative.
Parent topic: Troubleshoot logical partitions
Related concepts
Basic system operations
Backup and Recovery
Related tasks
View the Product Activity Log (PAL) for logical partitions