How To Fix HH004 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

HH004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

The specified ONCONFIG parameter is not configured as recommended.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To set it to the recommended value, edit (as user 'informix') the file
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG'.
CAUTION: The change will only become active when the database is
started up.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HH004 - Details

• The SAP error message HH004, which indicates "Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file," typically arises in environments where SAP applications are using Informix as the database management system. This error suggests that there is a configuration issue with the Informix ONCONFIG file, which is crucial for the proper functioning of the Informix database.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration Parameters: The ONCONFIG file may lack necessary parameters or have incorrect values that do not meet the requirements of the SAP application.
  Database Initialization Issues: If the database has not been properly initialized or configured, it can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: The ONCONFIG file may not be configured to allocate sufficient resources (like memory or disk space) for the database operations required by SAP.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of Informix being used and the SAP application.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH004 error, follow these