Capacity scan return codes

If the capacity scan fails, an error code that indicates why the scan failed is returned. Check what is the possible cause of scan failure that is indicated by each code and how to solve the problem.

Locating the return codes

If the capacity scan fails, first check whether the return code is related to the scanner, or to running the checkCapacityScanOutput.vbs script. If the log refers to the script, the return code is specific for the script. It indicates that the capacity scan results are incomplete. The problem is usually solved after the next scan or after the upgrade of the scanner to the latest version.

Check for the error codes:
  • The scanner error codes for capacity scan are written in the BigFix client logs. The logs are stored in the following locations:
    • Linux /var/opt/BESClient/__BESData/__Global/Logs
    • Windows C:\Program Files (x86)\BigFix Enterprise\BESClient\__BESData\__Global\Logs
  • To check the error codes that are related to running the checkCapacityScanOutput.vbs script, check the Run Capacity Scan and Upload Results action in the BigFix console. On the Computers tab, identify the computer on which the action failed by checking its status. Double-click this computer. The error code is written in execution details.

Capacity scan return codes

Table 1. Capacity scan return codes
Return code Possible cause and solutions
0 No errors.
1

Wrong arguments were used during the capacity scan. Ensure that the capacity scan is triggered with an official fixlet.
2

The scan configuration file is corrupted. For more information, refer to Update the fixlet site.

If you have fapolicyd (File Access Policy Daemon) installed, then you need to whitelist the capacity scanner. For more information, refer to Whitelisting scanner.
5 The user that runs the scan does not have read permission to the scanner configuration file. Ensure that the BigFix client is running as SYSTEM user on Windows, or root for other operating systems.
8 Scanner internal error occurred. Gather scanner logs and contact HCL Support. By default, the log files are in the following directory:
  • Linux /usr/ibm/tivoli/common/CIT/logs
  • Windows C:\Program Files\ibm\tivoli\common\CIT\logs
If the logs are not in the default directory, check the value of the common_trace_path parameter in the following file for information about the location of the logs:
  • Linux /opt/tivoli/cit/config/Cit.properties
  • Windows C:\Program Files\tivoli\cit\config\Cit.properties
11 Scan output file or directory is read only. Ensure that the scan output file or directory is writable for the user that is running the BigFix client. By default, the directory is:
  • UNIX /var/opt/BESClient/LMT/CIT
  • Windows C:\Program Files (x86)\BigFix Enterprise\BESClient\LMT\CIT
13 The scanner configuration file was not found. Reinstall or update the scanner.
18 One of the scanner files could not be open. Ensure that the administrator or root of the computer on which the problem occurred has the read and write permissions to the following files:
  • Scanner configuration file CitHWConfig.xml, scanner properties file Cit.properties, and scanner trace file CitTrace.properties, which by default are in the following directory:
    • Linux /opt/tivoli/cit/config/
    • Windows C:\Program Files\tivoli\cit\config
21 The scanner configuration file is corrupted. Reinstall or upgrade the scanner.
49 The user that runs the scan does not have the read permission to the scanner properties file Cit.properties. Ensure that the administrator or root of the computer on which the problem occurred has the read permissions to this file. By default, the file is in the following directory:
  • Linux /opt/tivoli/cit/config/
  • Windows C:\Program Files\tivoli\cit\config
54 The scan file cannot be compressed. Ensure that the administrator or root of the computer on which the problem occurred has the read and write permissions to the following directory:
  • Linux /var/opt/BESClient/LMT/CIT
  • Windows C:\Program Files (x86)\BigFix Enterprise\BESClient\LMT\CIT

Return codes greater than 128

Unix Some return codes are triggered by the problems that are signaled by the operating system. These are the return codes greater than 128. To check what is the system signal , use the following calculation: 
return code - 128 = operating system signal

To identify the issue, check the meaning of the signal in the operating system documentation.

The following table presents the list of the most common return codes, their possible cause and solution.
Table 2. Scanner return codes greater than 128
Return code Signal Possible cause and solution
134 6 - SIGABRT There might not be enough memory available for the process to work. Increase the memory limit for this process by changing ulimit for data seg size: ulimit -d. If the problem persists, contact BigFix Support.
138 10 - SIGBUS There is not enough disk space on the computer. Free some disk space. If the problem persists, ensure that you use the latest version of the scanner.
139 11 - SIGSEGV There might not be enough memory available for the process to work. Increase the memory limit for this process by changing ulimit for data seg size: ulimit -d. If the problem persists, contact BigFix Support.

Return codes related to the checkCapacityScanOutput.vbs script

Table 3. Return codes linked to the checkCapacityScanOutput.vbs script

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Return code Possible cause

Windows Windows systems

Systems other than Windows

 Solution
1 A general VBS script error. The Windows Script Host could be disabled. n/a Enable Windows Script Host.
2 ComponentID is missing the SerialNumber attribute in capacity scan output file. Capacity scan output file is missing the PhysicalProcessor section. Update the scanner to the latest version. For more information, see: Installing the scanner
3 SerialNumber attribute in the capacity scan output file does not contain any value. Capacity scan output file is missing the OperatingSystem section.
4 Capacity scan output file is missing the PhysicalProcessor section. Capacity scan output file is missing the Lpar section.
5 Capacity scan output file is missing the OperatingSystem section. n/a
6 Capacity scan output file is missing the Lpar section. n/a
7 Capacity scan output file is missing the ComponentID section. Capacity scan output file is missing the ComponentID section.