How To Fix HH027 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

HH027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

ONCONFIG parameter WSTATS is not configured as recommended.
CAUTION: Due to an Informix bug, this single check could under certain
circumstances display an incorrect configuration of the
'<CONFIG. table>' value although the configuration is correct in
the ONCONFIG file (and the database was started up) (see Note 61150).
To be on the safe side, proceed as described below.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To set WSTATS to the recommended value, edit (as user 'informix')
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH027 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file ?

  The SAP error message HH027, which states "Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file," typically occurs in environments where SAP applications are using Informix as the database management system. This error indicates 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 HH027 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 Environment Issues: The database environment may not be set up correctly, leading to misconfigurations in the ONCONFIG file.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP application and the version of Informix being used.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient resources (like memory or disk space) may lead to the need for adjustments in the ONCONFIG file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH027 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the ONCONFIG File: