Error Message Format

FlexNet Publisher error messages presented by applications have the multiple components, which are described in the following table. An error message may also contain other optional supporting information.

FlexNet Publisher Error Message Components

Component

Description

Required

Error Number

A positive or negative integer that identifies the error.

Error Text

Sentence that summarizes the issue.

Error Explanation

Paragraph that explains the problem and provides possible solutions or workarounds.

 

Minor Error Number

A positive integer. These numbers are unique error identifiers and are used by software publishers for more advanced support assistance. Their meaning is not documented.

System Error Number

Error code last set by the operating system.

 

System Error Explanation

Sentence that explains the system error.

 

These error messages may occur in two formats available with FlexNet Publisher, or they may appear in a format customized by the application.