How To Fix HH058 - Change 'environment' of UNIX user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Change 'environment' of UNIX user

What causes this issue?

The variable 'KAIOOFF' is not set or not correctly set in the
environment. 'KAIOOFF' MUST be set to a positive value (preferably
'1') with the combination SINIX/Informix Online USAP 2 in order to
switch off the Informix 'asyncronous kernel I/O' feature.
Switching on 'asyncronous kernel I/O' results in large tables for
the problem combination specified above. Also refer to Note 37350.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set variable 'KAIOOFF' in the environment of the above user to
'1': 'setenv KAIOOFF 1'. The valid environment file is either
'$HOME/.dbenv_<HOSTNAME>.csh' or '$HOME/.dbenv.csh' (or
'.informix.csh').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH058 - Change 'environment' of UNIX user ?

  The SAP error message HH058, which states "Change 'environment' of UNIX user," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems running on UNIX or Linux platforms. This error is related to the configuration of the SAP system's user environment, particularly when there are issues with the user profile or environment variables.
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Issues: The UNIX user associated with the SAP instance may not have the correct environment variables set up, or the user profile may not be properly configured.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain directories or files required by the SAP system.
  Environment Variables: Required environment variables (like SAP_HOME, SAP_SYS, etc.) may not be set or may be incorrectly configured.
  Shell Configuration: The shell configuration files (like .bashrc, .profile, etc.) may not be set up correctly for the SAP user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the UNIX user has a valid profile. You can check the user profile by logging in as the user and running the command env to see the current environment variables.
  If necessary, update the user profile to include the required environment variables.
  
  
  
  Set Environment Variables:
  
  You may need to set specific environment variables in the user's shell configuration file (e.g., .bashrc, .profile, etc.). For example:
  export SAP_HOME=/path/to/sap/home
  export SAP_SYS=your_system_identifier
  
  After making changes, ensure to source the file or log out and log back in to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the SAP directories and files. You can check permissions using the ls -l command.
  If permissions are incorrect, you may need to adjust them using the chmod or chown commands.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP Instance:
  
  After making the necessary changes, restart the SAP instance to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to the official SAP documentation or support for more specific guidance related to your SAP version and environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Management: Ensure that the user is properly set up in the SAP system and has the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.