1. A method for reporting global errors in a logical partitioned data processing system having a plurality of partitions running different types operating systems, the method comprising: responsive to detecting a global error, assigning a unique identifier to the global error; sending the unique identifier to a service focal point; sending the unique identifier to the plurality of partitions; and reporting error information from the plurality of partitions to the focal point, wherein the plurality of partitions sends error information to the focal point in association with the unique identifier and wherein the focal point identifies error information sent from the plurality of partitions for the global error using the unique identifier.