In the template file are the identification numbers of the error messages and possible recovery actions for the error messages. The template file also contains the formatting instructions for LogUsrData entries in the system error log. Each template in the file has a unique identifier that is specified in the parameters of the call to the FFSTProbe function.
The system creates an error log entry that contains the information that is specified on the call to FFSTProbe. The system also stores the VPD information that is related to the calling product in the error log entry.
When you instrument your code, ensure that an appropriate error record template entry exists in DMI for your product. The FFSTProbe function needs to point to a specific error record template entry within a the template file. Each product should maintain a separate error record template file.
See Creating an Error Record Template Input File for an example of an error record template input file.