AlertMsgType
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The following table describes the values for the <AlertMsgType> enumeration in
<alert> entities:
| Value |
Description |
Alert |
The Alert value indicates that the message contains
initial information which requires attention from targeted
recipients.
|
Update |
The Update value indicates that the message updates
and supersedes the earlier messages identified in the
<references> element.
|
Cancel |
The Cancel value indicates that the message cancels
the earlier messages identified in the
<references> element.
|
Ack |
The Ack value acknowledges receipt and acceptance of
any messages identified in the <references>
element.
|
Error |
The Error value indicates rejection of any messages
identified in the <references> element.
|
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Last updated 2025-05-07 UTC.
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