Getting Return code 255....what is it ?

[falchetto]

Hello all,

When executing a batch in datastage, i got a return code 255 and the batch aborted.....

i tried to find out what this code means but couldn't find anything...can someone help ?

thanx

[ArndW]

Hello Falchetto,

usually the log file of the job that aborted will contain additional information on the cause of the abort - you should start by looking there. It might be that the error code of 255 (suspicious in that it is the high-value for a single byte) is coming from a plugin stage and not directly from DataStage.

[falchetto]

hi arndW,

thank u for the info..........what do u mean a plugin stage ?

sorry but i am a beginner in datastage and still know few things about it....

[ArndW]

Start off with the easiest part, look into all of messages in your director's log file for this job run, starting at the end and working backwards. A clearer explanation of the error cause should be visible.

[chulett]

When executing a batch in datastage

You might also want to explain what this means. A Sequencer job that runs other jobs? A script from inside a DataStage job? Old style hand code in a 'Batch::' job? What?

[ArndW]

Hello Falchetto,

in addition to what Craig is asking (I just assumed that you were using the terms batch and job interchangeably) it might be a good idea to re-rate your assessment of DS skills - it might help in getting relevant responses in the future.