SNAX/HLS Diagnosis and Support Manual

Common Error Messages
Error Messages
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Extraneous parameters on command
Cause. Although you have specified a valid command, you have specified something
beyond the defined end of the command.
Effect. The command fails.
Recovery. Check the syntax for the command and reissue the corrected command.
Illegal syntax
Cause. The command that you entered violated the syntax defined for that command.
Effect. The command fails.
Recovery. Check the command and syntax, then reissue the correct command. The
commands are usually simple enough so that you can readily spot the problem.
Improperly formed literal
Cause. The command interpreter encountered a quoted literal that was improperly
formed (remember that < and > are valid quote characters also).
Effect. The command fails.
Recovery. You may have either forgotten the trailing quote or included a quote in the
literal. Correct the command and reissue it.
Invalid device specifier
Cause. You specified an invalid device.
Effect. The command fails.
Recovery. Check the spelling of the device name or check that the device exists, then
reissue the correct command.