Resolving problems when debugging message flows

This topic contains advice for dealing with some of the common problems that can arise when debugging message flows.

A timeout occurs before the Rational Agent Controller service can connect

The debugger does not pause at the next breakpoint

The message does not stop executing at any breakpoint

Editing problems occur in the Message Flow editor

Editing the MQ message descriptor (MQMD) causes unexpected behavior in the debugger

You cannot see the message content when debugging your message flow

You cannot see the message flow names in the Debug view

You cannot see the deployed flow names in the Debug view

There is an exclamation mark above a node during debugging

The PutTime that is reported by WebSphere MQ on z/OS, and other times or timestamps are inconsistent

The message does not stop processing at breakpoints

Related concepts
Flow debugger overview