How To Fix HH050 - Check authorizations of INF programs (INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Check authorizations of INF programs (INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles)

What causes this issue?

This message is not an error! The single check could not perform an
automatic check as it usually does. The Informix installation file
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles' could not be read. This file contains
all the Informix programs 'bin/on*' with their recommended attributes
(owner, group and access authorization).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the Informix programs (in directory
'$INFORMIXDIR/bin') to the recommended attributes. 'Incorrect'
program attributes can be changed using the usual operating system
commands ('chown', 'chgrp' and 'chmod') (possibly as user 'root').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH050 - Check authorizations of INF programs (INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles) ?

  The SAP error message HH050, which states "Check authorizations of INF programs (INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles)," typically indicates an issue related to authorization settings for the Informix database environment. This error can occur when the SAP system is unable to access or execute certain Informix programs due to insufficient permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account that the SAP system is using to connect to the Informix database may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified files or execute the required programs.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Informix database or the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to authorization issues.
  File System Permissions: The file system permissions for the directory where the Informix programs are located (e.g., INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles) may not allow the SAP user to read or execute the files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account used by the SAP system to connect to the Informix database has the necessary permissions to access the required files and execute the programs.
  You may need to grant additional permissions to the user or role in the Informix database.
  
  
  
  Review File System Permissions:
  
  Check the file system permissions for the INFORMIXDIR/etc/onlinefiles directory and ensure that the SAP user has the appropriate read and execute permissions.
  You can use commands like ls -l on Unix/Linux systems to check permissions and chmod to modify them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the Informix database connection. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that the connection is properly established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP and Informix documentation for specific guidance on setting up permissions and configurations. This can provide insights into best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking permissions and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your database administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Informix Documentation: Review the official Informix documentation for details on user roles, permissions, and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HH050 error message in your SAP system.