Data Transformation Engine Return Codes and Errors Reference Guide

Chapter 5 – Maps Map Build Error Messages
Return Code Message
M103
Map: x Output: y
Number of arguments for functional map map-name is
incorrect.
Number specified: #specified Number required: #required
Hint: Add or delete arguments from the rule, or add or delete
input cards in the functional map.
M104
Map: x Output: y
Empty rule cell. Rule required.
Hint: Go to map x. Enter rules in each empty rule cell.
M105
Map: x Output: y
Rule references unknown type: type name.
Hint: You may have made a change in the type tree. If the card
object is unknown, edit the card, and choose a valid type. You
may have incorrectly typed in the name. If you drag and drop the
type, the correct name is automatically entered.
M106
Map: x
Circular map reference from map map-name.
Analysis must terminate.
Hint: Two different maps contain rules that reference each other.
Remove the reference from one of the maps.
M107
Map: x Output: y
Rule syntax is invalid starting at character
position: position#.
Rule
Hint: This error may occur if a previous Mercator version did not
catch the syntax error. Generally, syntax errors are caught as
rules are entered. Please see the Release Notes for any changes in
rule syntax.