How To Fix HH038 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

HH038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

You set ONCONFIG parameter 'LTAPEDEV' to '/dev/null'.
'LTAPEDEV' specifies the device (usually a tape drive), on which
the backup tool 'ontape' should save the logical logs. If you define
'ontape', your logical logs will be saved to '/dev/null' at the
time of their backup, that is they are NOT saved!
If you define the backup tool 'onarchive', 'LTAPEDEV' may not be set
to '/dev/null' as otherwise a backup will not be possible!

System Response

How to fix this error?

To configure 'LTAPEDEV' to a correct device, edit file
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG' (as user 'informix').
CAUTION: The change will only become active after starting up the
database.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH038 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file ?

  The SAP error message HH038, 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 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 HH038 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the ONCONFIG File: Find