Part 2. Information Technology

Chapter 4. IDRS Terminal Input

Section 4. Command Code MESSG

2.4.4 Command Code MESSG

Manual Transmittal

December 10, 2024

Purpose

(1) This transmits revised IRM 2.4.4, IDRS Terminal Input, Command Code MESSG.

Material Changes

(1) IRM 2.4.4.1 updated mandatory internal controls.

Effect on Other Documents

IRM 2.4.4, dated March 23, 2020, is superseded.

Audience

All IDRS users.

Effective Date

(12-10-2024)


Rajiv Uppal
Chief Information Officer

2.4.4.1 (12-10-2024)

Program Scope and Objectives

  1. Overview: This section provides specific instructions for IDRS (Integrated Data Retrieval System) Command Code MESSG

  2. Purpose: This IRM contains procedural steps for use of the MESSG Command Code.

  3. Audience: These procedures applies to All IDRS users.

  4. Policy Owner: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our systems that operate the nation’s tax infrastructure.

  5. Program Owner: Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Server Division

  6. Primary Stakeholders: All IDRS users.

  7. Program Goals: This Command Code displays the contents of the online MESSG file to provide information tor IDRS users.

2.4.4.1.1 (12-10-2024)

Background

  1. This IRM and the contained sections provide the user the necessary information on how to use the command code MESSG.

2.4.4.1.2 (12-10-2024)

Authority

  1. MESSG was developed to provide information to all IDRS users. These messages will be subject to IDRS Quality Review.

2.4.4.1.3 (12-10-2024)

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. ESD Project Lead is responsible for review and implementation of WRs that affect MESSG updating the contents of this IRM.

2.4.4.1.4 (12-10-2024)

Program Management and Review

  1. Access to this program is governed by SACS.

2.4.4.1.5 (12-10-2024)

Program Controls

  1. These are the abbreviations unique to MESSG.

2.4.4.1.6 (12-10-2024)

Terms/Acronyms

  1. MESSG Message File

2.4.4.1.7 (12-10-2024)

Related Resources

  1. The following resources may assist in performing the work as outlined in this IRM:

    • Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) - IDRS Command Code Job Aid

    • Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS)

    • Integrated Automation Technologies (IAT)

2.4.4.2 (01-01-2010)

General Information for CC MESSG

  1. This section provides instructions for the use of the IDRS MESSG command code. MESSG displays the message file.

  2. The message file provides information to all IDRS users. The file can be read by all users; however, only those persons designated may update the file. The message file content and the maximum number of pages on the message file are determined by the campus management.

2.4.4.3 (01-01-2006)

Terminal Responses for CC MESSG

  1. Valid Responses — Message file content begins to be displayed beginning on line 2.

  2. Error Responses — Displayed on line 24.

    Message Meaning
    NO MESSAGE AVAILABLE No pages were present on the message file. Contact the computing center DBA to reload the file.

Exhibit 2.4.4-1

CC MESSG

CC MESSG Input Display

Record Element Description for Command Code MESSG

MESSG nn
 
 
 
Item Line Position Description and Validity
1 1 1–5 MESSG
2 1 7-8 nn. This is an optional field for direct page access