How To Fix HH039 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

HH039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

You configured ONCONFIG parameter 'TAPEBLK' or 'LTAPEBLK'
to be greater than '128'.
Parameter 'TAPEBLK' specifies the block size with which the backup
tool 'ontape' saves the dbspaces on tape.
'LTAPEBLK' specifies the block size with which
'ontape' saves the logical logs on tape.
If you define 'ontape', your backup will fail since SNI tape stations
can only handle a maximum of '128' at the moment
(see Note 53970).

System Response

How to fix this error?

To reconfigure 'TAPEBLK' or 'LTAPEBLK', edit file
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG' (as user 'informix')('ontape' should not
be running at the time of editing).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HH039 - Details

• The SAP error message HH039, which indicates "Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file," typically arises in the context of SAP systems that use Informix as their 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:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The ONCONFIG file may have incorrect parameters or settings that do not align with the requirements of the SAP application or the Informix database.
  Missing Parameters: Certain required parameters may be missing from the ONCONFIG file, leading to operational issues.
  Incompatibility: The configuration settings may not be compatible with the version of Informix being used or the specific requirements of the SAP application.
  Resource Limitations: The ONCONFIG file may not be configured to allocate sufficient resources (like memory or disk space) for the database operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH039 error, follow these