How To Fix HH007 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file as described in the release notes

HH007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file as described in the release notes

What causes this issue?

ONCONFIG parameter SHMBASE is not configured as recommended in the
(platform-dependent) Informix Release Notes.

System Response

How to fix this error?

SHMBASE defines the address at which the Informix server links its
virtual shared memory area. An incorrect value can result in serious
complications.
Define the recommended value by editing (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.

HH007 - Details

• The SAP error message HH007 indicates that there is an issue with the Informix ONCONFIG file, which is a configuration file used by the Informix database. This error typically arises when the configuration settings in the ONCONFIG file do not meet the requirements specified by the SAP application or the Informix database version you are using.
  
  Cause:
  The error HH007 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration Parameters: Certain parameters required by SAP may be missing or incorrectly set in the ONCONFIG file.
  Version Mismatch: The version of Informix being used may not be compatible with the SAP application, leading to specific configuration requirements that are not met.
  Resource Limitations: The configuration may not allocate sufficient resources (like memory or disk space) for the SAP application to function properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH007 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Release Notes: Check the release notes for the specific