1. A method for mapping error corrections in a magnetic tape drive data storage system, comprising: performing data write and/or read operations on a tape medium mounted in a data storage tape drive; receiving information pertaining to successful recoveries from corresponding errors during the data operations; mapping the successful error recovery information to associate each error recovery with a physical location on the tape medium; mapping any hardware optimization of the read/write channel or servo system performed as a preventative measure; generating a first output report providing a first level of error recovery detail; and generating a second output report providing a second level of error recovery detail, the second output report having more of detail than the first output report.