How To Fix HH043 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

HH043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file

What causes this issue?

ONCONFIG parameter 'TRACES' or 'TRACEFLAGS' does not have the
recommended value '0' or '0x0', i.e. the diagnosis log is
activated.
'TRACES' or 'TRACEFLAGS' should only be activated if the diagnosis
is currently required. Otherwise the parameter should be deactivated.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Background: Activating a 'TRACE' parameter requires space in
shared memory.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To deactivate the parameter, edit (as user 'informix') the file
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG'.
CAUTION: The change will only become active when the database
has been restarted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH043 - Edit the Informix ONCONFIG file ?

  The SAP error message HH043, 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 HH043 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 HH043 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Locate the ONCONFIG File: