FUNCTION::ERROR

NAME

function::error - Send an error message

SYNOPSIS

error(msg:string)

ARGUMENTS

msg

The formatted message string

DESCRIPTION

An implicit end-of-line is added. staprun prepends the string “ERROR:”. Sending an error message aborts the currently running probe. Depending on the MAXERRORS parameter, it may trigger an exit.

SEE ALSO

tapset::logging(3stap)