This section describes how custom messages can be defined. For more information on creating new messages, please go to Implement Messages.

Messages File

Custom messages are declared in messages.xml file, which must be created under <custom_project>/web/WebContent/metadata directory. 

Define Custom Messages

To define a custom error, question or informational message you have to use a unique message code, define the expression and description.

For the expression value, you must use a key. For more information on how to use glossary mechanism implementing messages, go to go to Use Glossary Mechanism - Exceptions / Questions / Informational Messages

In the following example, a new error message is defined

<messageconfig>
	<messages>
		<message>
			<code>EXCEPTION.NOEFFECTIVESMSSETTINGSEXCEPTION</code>
			<expression>key_exception_noeffectivesmssettings</expression>
			<description>No Effective SMS Profile Settings Configure In The System.</description>
		</message>
	</messages>
</messageconfig>