Library /sys$common/syshlp/dbg$help.hlb DEBUG, Messages, NOPROGRAM  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

 function function_name requires a running program.

    Facility: DEBUG, VMS Debugger

    Explanation: There is no program currently being debugged.

    User Action: Start a program using RUN or RERUN, then reenter the
    command.